Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Granite black | Granite black texture Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
CPU AMD Athlon 300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15API 81UT 51
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