Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 16 GB of memory and 15-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Ports Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
Only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an SD card reader.
- Weight Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a little lighter: 1.59 kg against 1.8 kg.
- Thickness Acer Aspire Go 15 wins
The Acer Aspire Go 15 is slimmer: 14.6 mm against 17.9 mm thick.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Aspire Go 15 if…
- You want a slim laptop that slips into a bag: it's 14.6 mm thick.
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core i7-13620H has the power for photo and video editing.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.59 kg.
- You do demanding work: its AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has the power for photo and video editing.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsOn the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are powerful enough for photo and video editing, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| 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 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| 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
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | TN | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | No |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Acer Aspire Go 15 is slimmer, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 15 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | round tip / USB-C PD |
| Fast charging | — | 2 hours runtime from 15-minute charge (Rapid Charge Boost) |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.59 kg |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 237.5 x 14.6-19.9 mm | 343.4 x 239.5 x 17.9-18.9 mm |
| Materials | — | PC-ABS lid and base |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Silver | Luna Grey |
| Colours available | — | Cosmic Blue, Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader, 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 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | None | SD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 M.2 card |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 or above | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | No |
| Keyboard | AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator, Copilot key | 6-row, numeric keypad, 1.3 mm travel, Copilot key, non-backlit |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | 75 x 120 mm Mylar Precision touchpad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2x 2W, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | 2 built-in microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Kensington lock | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
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 | 83K700DCUK |
| Released | — | 2025 |