Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7)

Our Rating: 78 %

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) and Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good battery life

solid security features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

no USB-C charging

limited color accuracy

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

basic gaming capable

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) and Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.4 cm 38.16 cm x 26.28 cm x 2.495 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM175 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 3
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 640 x 480
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 4870 mAh
Battery Life Up to 12.85 hours Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (20J7) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - R6VD
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