Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.69 cm 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Mineral grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Glossy Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 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 S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) 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 S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution 1 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) 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 S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 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 S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.81 W/kg (body), 1.81 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15IML 81NG 51
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