Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 (Gen 11)
The Acer Aspire 14 AI has the edge: it has an OLED screen, has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has a backlit keyboard.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both stay smooth with lots of apps open, with 16 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
The Acer Aspire 14 AI has the better screen: 14" Full HD OLED against 14" Full HD 400 nits.
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Battery life
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 should last longer: up to 21.9 hours against up to 18.5 hours.
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Connectivity
Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is better connected. Only it has Thunderbolt/USB4.
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Portability
Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is easier to carry at 1.25 kg, against 1.43 kg.
Other differences
- Extras Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
Only the Acer Aspire 14 AI has a backlit keyboard.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Aspire 14 AI if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You want a backlit keyboard, handy for typing in dim rooms.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 if…
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 7 gets more out of a modern router.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2026.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core Ultra 5 322 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Full spec comparison
The Acer Aspire 14 AI leads on the screen; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are smooth with lots of apps and tabs open, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Intel Core Ultra 5 322 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M | Intel Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | 46 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Partly upgradeable |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | — | 2 |
Screen
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | No |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Colour range | — | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Glossy | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18.5 hours | Up to 21.9 hours |
| Battery capacity | 65 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | Round tip (barrel); USB-C PD 45-65W also accepted |
| Fast charging | — | 2 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge (Rapid Charge Boost) |
| Weight | 1.25 kg | 1.43 kg |
| Dimensions | 312 x 225.9 x 15.9 mm | 314.4 x 222.1 x 16.9-17.9 mm |
| Materials | aluminium body | Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Pure Silver | Cosmic Blue |
| Colours available | Pure Silver | Breeze Moss, Cosmic Blue, Jelly Mint, Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The Acer Aspire 14 AI has Thunderbolt or USB4, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 has Wi-Fi 7.
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB4 40Gbps (DisplayPort, charging), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD | 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-C (USB 5Gbps, power delivery 45-65W charging, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x SD card reader, 1x round tip power connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 40Gbps | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | microSD | SD |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | No |
| Keyboard | white backlight, AcerSense key | 6-row, multimedia Fn keys, 1.3 mm key travel, Copilot key, non-backlit |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | touchpad | Buttonless Mylar multi-touch, Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | built-in microphone | dual-array |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | Kensington lock, Microsoft Pluton, camera shutter | Firmware TPM 2.0, Camera privacy shutter, IR camera for Windows Hello, Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Acer Aspire 14 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NX.JNZEK.001 | 83UQ0011UK |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |