Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" Tidal Teal 2024
Lenovo
92 Overall Score
vs
Acer Aspire 14 AI | 14" 2025
Acer
68 Overall Score
Choose Lenovo Yoga Slim if...
Buy the Lenovo if you want a premium, portable laptop for creative work, entertainment, or business and you value a top-tier 4K display and build quality over saving some cash.
Choose Acer Aspire 14 if...
Buy the Acer if you're a student or general user on a budget who needs solid everyday performance and portability, and you're okay with a 1080p screen and a keyboard that some find a bit cramped.
Key Differences
- The Lenovo has a 4K (3840px) OLED display versus the Acer's 1080p (1920px) screen, which is a massive visual upgrade for movies or photo work.
- You get 32GB of RAM on the Lenovo for heavy multitasking versus 16GB on the Acer, and it's also lighter at 1.25kg vs 1.40kg.
- Real user sentiment strongly backs the Lenovo's premium feel and display, while the Acer's main appeal is its value-for-money, though some users note its keyboard and touchpad aren't perfect.
- The Acer's Intel Core Ultra 7 256V CPU has a slightly higher multi-core score (19624 vs 18951), so it technically wins in pure CPU benchmarks.
- The Lenovo scores way higher for specific uses: 97 vs 68 for entertainment, 93 vs 68 for students, and 91 vs 62 for business, reflecting its broader strengths.
Scores
Entertainment
Student
Compact
Business
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" | Acer Aspire 14 AI | 14" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Arc Graphics | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 750 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt | — |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.40 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" Tidal Teal 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Acer Aspire 14 AI | 14" 2025
- Strong social proof (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong compact (79th percentile)
- Strong storage (72th percentile)
- Strong cpu (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average port (35th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" Tidal Teal 20240.047score per dollar
vs
Acer Aspire 14 AI | 14" 20250.105score per dollar
Acer Aspire 14 AI | 14" 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
