Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) vs Lenovo V15 (Gen 5)
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: the Acer Aspire Go 15 has the bigger battery: 53 Wh against 47 Wh.
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Key differences
- Battery life Acer Aspire Go 15 wins
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has the bigger battery: 53 Wh against 47 Wh.
- Ports Lenovo V15 wins
Only the Lenovo V15 has Ethernet.
- Weight Lenovo V15 wins
The Lenovo V15 is a little lighter: 1.61 kg against 1.8 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Aspire Go 15 if…
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (53 Wh).
- 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.
Choose the Lenovo V15 if…
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.61 kg.
- You do demanding work: its Intel Core i5-13420H 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 V15 (Gen 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 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 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
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 V15 (Gen 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | TN | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | No |
| 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 has a bigger battery and is slimmer, while the Lenovo V15 is a little lighter.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 11.5 hours | Up to 11.2 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | round tip / USB-C PD |
| Fast charging | — | 80% in 1 hour (Rapid Charge) |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.61 kg |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 237.5 x 14.6-19.9 mm | 359.2 x 235.8 x 18.3 mm |
| Materials | — | PC-ABS lid and base |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Silver | Business Black |
| Colours available | — | Business Black, Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo V15 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Ethernet, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71P) | Lenovo V15 (Gen 5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45, 1x round-tip power |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| 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 5.2 |
| 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 V15 (Gen 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | No |
| Keyboard | AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator, Copilot key | spill-resistant, numeric keypad, 1.3 mm travel, Copilot key, non-backlit |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | 62 x 104 mm Mylar Precision touchpad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2x 1.5W |
| Microphones | 2 built-in microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Kensington lock | Kensington Nano lock |
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 V15 (Gen 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | NX.J4GEK.00M | — |
| Released | — | 2024 |