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Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against laptops at a similar price

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK at 3.9/10.

The Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK leads on linux support.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) leads on performance, memory and storage, battery life and keyboard and build.

They score the same on display and ports.

The biggest difference is memory and storage, where the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) scores 7/10 to the Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK's 1/10.

Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK

Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK

3.9/10verdict: skip

The Acer Aspire Go 14 suits someone who wants a light Windows laptop for browsing, documents and basic remote work. It also fits a buyer who values a matte 16:10 screen and wired Ethernet. It is a poor match for developers who need containers, VMs or large local projects.

Typically about £379 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The IdeaPad Slim 3x suits people who want a large-screen, long-running Windows laptop for office work, browser-based admin and light development. It also suits anyone who wants an optional OLED panel and a second SSD slot in a 15-inch body. It is a weaker fit if you need Thunderbolt-class ports or upgradeable memory.

Typically about £595 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAcer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WKLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
Performance25%4/106/10
Memory and storage20%1/107/10
Display15%5/105/10
Battery life15%6/107/10
Keyboard and build10%4/106/10
Ports10%5/105/10
Linux support5%3/102/10
Overall3.9/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecAcer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WKLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
CPUAMD Ryzen 3 7320U, quad-core, 8 threads, 2.4 GHz / 4.1 GHzQualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100, 8 cores, up to 3.0 GHz, 30MB cache, Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS
Memory4GB LPDDR516 GB or 24 GB LPDDR5x, 8448 MHz, soldered to the system board
Storage128GB PCIe NVMe 3.0 M.2 SSD256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe M.2 2242 Gen4 SSD, plus a second 2242 slot supporting 512 GB or 1 TB
Display14-inch IPS, 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA, 16:10), 60 Hz, matte ComfyView finish, not touchscreen15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 16:10, 60 Hz, or 15.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 60 Hz, 300 nits; IPS also offered with on-cell touch
Battery3-cell lithium-ion, rated up to 12.5 hours50 Wh or 60 Wh; Rapid Charge gives 2 hours in 15 minutes
PortsHDMI (one port), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, Gigabit EthernetRight: 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x SD card reader, power button, One Key Recovery. Left: round DC port, 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 1 (DP 1.2, PD 3.0), combo audio jack
Weight1.45 kg1.5 kg (3.31 lb) starting, OLED with 60 Wh battery
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home or Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK

  • + Matte 14-inch 1920 x 1200 16:10 IPS screen
  • + Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI alongside two USB-A ports
  • + Rated up to 12.5 hours of battery life
  • − Only 4GB of RAM, soldered and not upgradeable
  • − Small 128GB SSD
  • − No backlit keyboard and no SD card slot

Skip it if:

  • Developers who run containers, VMs or large builds locally
  • Buyers who want a backlit keyboard or built-in SD card slot
  • Anyone who wants a laptop with upgradeable RAM
Read the full Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK review ›

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

  • + Owners praise the battery life
  • + Second M.2 2242 slot for extra storage
  • + Optional 2560 x 1600 OLED panel
  • − Owners complain about the display and speakers
  • − Memory is soldered to the board
  • − No Ethernet and only USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want upgradeable memory or many VMs
  • People who need Ethernet or fast USB-C or Thunderbolt-class ports
Read the full Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) review ›

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