Acer Aspire 3 15.6-inch Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15" Gen 9
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 9 is the stronger pick for most people. It has an octa-core CPU, a fingerprint reader, USB-C, and a touchscreen option, while the Acer Aspire 3 is a plainer dual-core machine. The Acer is lighter at about 4 lb and lists longer battery life, so it suits buyers who mainly want a simple, light laptop for browsing and documents. Owners of both lines report basic plastic builds that hold up for light use; the Lenovo's newer platform and extra ports make it the better long-term buy.
- Choose the Acer Aspire 3 if you want the lightest, simplest 15.6-inch laptop for web, email and schoolwork and don't need a fingerprint reader or USB-C.
- Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 if you want more processing headroom, a fingerprint reader, USB-C and the option of a touchscreen.
Prices
- Acer Aspire 3 15.6-inch Laptop: $279.00 at KenDoTronics (last seen Nov 5)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15" Gen 9: $272.47 at Amazon (last seen Nov 5)
- Difference: the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15" Gen 9 is $6.53 cheaper than the Acer Aspire 3 15.6-inch Laptop at the latest prices (Nov 5)