Lenovo or Acer: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the 6 Nov 2026 check.
In November 2026, Acer has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.1 against 6.1 from Lenovo, with a median price of £582 against £669. Each one’s best models today: Lenovo IdeaPad 16″ Ryzen 7 7735HS (£580) and Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 7 256V (£899).
See side by sideLenovo
3 categories won
6.7 median rating
34 models, from £300 to £1,349
Acer
0 categories won
6.0 median rating
26 models, from £366 to £1,852
Lenovo wins in 3 of 4 categories. 1 tie.
Performance
Lenovo winsThe best from Lenovo in performance
Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 5060
Performance 8.7 score 7.8
£1,430
The best from Acer in performance
Acer Predator Helios 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080
Performance 9.9 score 9.2
£3,200
Memory and storage
TieThe best from Lenovo in memory and storage
Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 5060Memory and storage 9.3 score 7.8
£1,430
The best from Acer in memory and storage
Acer Predator Helios 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080Memory and storage 9.3 score 9.2
£3,200
Screen
Lenovo wins
The best from Acer in screen
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 Ti
Screen 8.8 score 8.9
£1,852
Ports and how current it is
Lenovo winsThe best from Lenovo in ports and how current it is
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16″ Core Ultra 5 225U
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 6.9
£1,059
The best from Acer in ports and how current it is
Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 7 256V
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 8.1
£899
Lenovo and Acer side by side
| Item | Lenovo | Acer |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 34 | 26 |
| Average rating | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Median price | £669 | £582 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | from £650 to £800 | over £1,200 |
| Best model | Lenovo IdeaPad 16″ Ryzen 7 7735HS, £580 | Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 7 256V, £899 |
| Cheapest | Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ Intel N100, £222 | Acer Chromebook 314 14″ Celeron, £189 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Lenovo | Acer | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to £450 | 9 | 9 | tie |
| from £450 to £650 | 7 | 5 | tie |
| from £650 to £800 | 7 | 5 | Lenovo |
| from £800 to £1,200 | 7 | 4 | Acer |
| over £1,200 | 4 | 3 | Acer |
Who each one is for
Choose Lenovo to have more options (34 against 26); buy from £650 to £800. Best model: Lenovo IdeaPad 16″ Ryzen 7 7735HS, at £580.
Choose Acer to pay less (median price of £582 against £669); have the highest average rating (6.1 against 6.1); buy over £1,200. Best model: Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 7 256V, at £899.
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Frequently asked questions
Lenovo or Acer: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, Acer has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.1 against 6.1 from Lenovo, with a median price of £582 against £669. Each one’s best models today: Lenovo IdeaPad 16″ Ryzen 7 7735HS (£580) and Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 7 256V (£899).
Which is cheaper, Lenovo or Acer?
By median price, Acer: £582 against £669. Its cheapest model today is Acer Chromebook 314 14″ Celeron, at £189.
Which has more models, Lenovo or Acer?
Lenovo has 34 models and Acer has 26 models in the 6 Nov 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 6 Nov 2026.