Acer or Lenovo: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, Acer has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.3 against 6.6 from Lenovo, with a median price of $654 against $734. Each one’s best models today: Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U ($500) and Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 170 ($700).
See side by sideAcer
2 categories won
6.5 median rating
35 models, from $289 to $1,400
Lenovo
1 category won
6.7 median rating
28 models, from $369 to $2,000
Acer wins in 2 of 4 categories. 1 tie.
Performance
Lenovo winsThe best from Acer in performance
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti
Performance 9.5 score 8.5
$2,200
The best from Lenovo in performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 16″ Core Ultra 9 285HX
Performance 10.0 score 9.1
$7,899
Memory and storage
TieThe best from Acer in memory and storage
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti
Memory and storage 9.8 score 8.8
$2,630
The best from Lenovo in memory and storage
Lenovo Legion 5 15.1″ Core i9-14900HX RTX 5070
Memory and storage 10.0 score 9.1
$3,200
Screen
Acer wins
Ports and how current it is
Acer winsThe best from Acer in ports and how current it is
Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355
Ports and how current it is 10.0 score 8.8
$1,299
The best from Lenovo in ports and how current it is
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 16″ Core Ultra 9 285HXPorts and how current it is 7.5 score 9.1
$7,899
Acer and Lenovo side by side
| Item | Acer | Lenovo |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 35 | 28 |
| Average rating | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Median price | $654 | $734 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | from $700 to $1,000 | from $500 to $700 |
| Best model | Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, $500 | Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 170, $700 |
| Cheapest | Acer Chromebook 315 15.6″ Celeron, $229 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14″ Celeron, $200 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Acer | Lenovo | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 12 | 7 | Acer |
| from $500 to $700 | 8 | 5 | Lenovo |
| from $700 to $1,000 | 4 | 5 | Acer |
| from $1,000 to $1,700 | 8 | 7 | Acer |
| over $1,700 | 3 | 4 | Lenovo |
Who each one is for
Choose Acer to pay less (median price of $654 against $734); have more options (35 against 28); buy from $700 to $1,000. Best model: Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, at $500.
Choose Lenovo to have the highest average rating (6.6 against 6.3); buy from $500 to $700. Best model: Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 170, at $700.
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Frequently asked questions
Acer or Lenovo: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, Acer has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.3 against 6.6 from Lenovo, with a median price of $654 against $734. Each one’s best models today: Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U ($500) and Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 170 ($700).
Which is cheaper, Acer or Lenovo?
By median price, Acer: $654 against $734. Its cheapest model today is Acer Chromebook 315 15.6″ Celeron, at $229.
Which has more models, Acer or Lenovo?
Acer has 35 models and Lenovo has 28 models in the Nov 6, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.