Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is the better laptop on paper: it has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour. The Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- OLED screen Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Acer Aspire Go 15's LCD.
- Sharpness Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's screen is sharper: 3K against Full HD.
- Colour Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 against 45% NTSC), so photos and films look richer and truer.
- Smoothness Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's 120 Hz screen is smoother than the Acer Aspire Go 15's 60 Hz one.
- Ports Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
Only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Aspire Go 15 if…
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You want fewer chargers: it charges over USB-C, like most phones.
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core i7-13620H has the power for photo and video editing.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
- You like smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz screen feels slicker.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 leads on the screen and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Acer Aspire Go 15 is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Partly upgradeable |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | — | 2 |
Screen
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on the screen.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a slightly bigger screen: 16" against 15.6". It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | TN | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 600 |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Acer Aspire Go 15 charges over USB-C, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a bigger battery and is a little lighter.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 11.5 hours | Up to 16.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | round tip |
| Fast charging | — | Rapid Charge Boost: 2 hours runtime from 15 minutes |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 237.5 x 14.6-19.9 mm | 360 x 251 x 16.9-17.9 mm |
| Materials | — | aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H (21 tests) |
| Colour | Silver | Luna Grey |
| Colours available | — | Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 7, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (charging and DisplayPort per Icecat; which port charges not stated), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | None | SD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 or above | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | No |
| Keyboard | AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator, Copilot key | UK English, non-backlit, numeric keypad |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | Mylar, 75 x 120 mm |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2x 2 W, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | 2 built-in microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Kensington lock | firmware TPM 2.0, face recognition |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NX.J4GEK.00M | 83K80050UK |
| Released | — | 2025 |