Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 Comparison

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Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8, two laptops from Acer and Lenovo. Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 was introduced to market in August 2025 and Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 was launched in September 2025. There is only 1 months difference between Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 are members of Lenovo's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71	August 2025	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 19.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Predator Triton 14 PT14-52	May 2025	14.0"	321.8 x 221 x 17.31 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71	May 2025	14.5"	323.9 x 254.7 x 20.8 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 AI OLED SFG14-75	May 2025	14.0"	312.4 x 227.4 x 9.7 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Acer Nitro Lite 16	April 2025	16.0"	362.2 x 248.47 x 22.9 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	April 2025	18.0"	400.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm	3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	357.7 x 264 x 19.95 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16S AI AN16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	356.8 x 275.5 x 12.1-20.0 mm	2.18 kg (4.81 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 Key Specs

Launched in August 2025
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1334U,Intel Core i5 13420H,Intel Core i7 13620H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB,16GB Ram
362.9 x 237.5 x 19.9 mm (14.29 x 9.35 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in September 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 7 265H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
354.3 x 241 x 9.9-15.8 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.39-0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 over Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Weight	1.80 kg vs 1.84 kg	0.04 kg lighter
Contrast Rate	1250:1 vs 1200:1	more pleasing colors
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 over Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.9% vs ~77.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 8.8 mm	4 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 62%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	13.4 TFLOPS vs 1.6 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Launch Dates	August 2025 vs September 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 and Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
Surface Area	862 cm2 (133.6 inches2)	854 cm2 (132.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.9%	~86.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.8 mm	~4.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 weighs 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1334U Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i7 13620H	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (2P + 8E)	16 (6P + 10E)
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Arc Graphics 140T
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8.

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	75 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	13.4 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR7
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	~24 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	3328
TMUs	40	104
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 has a FLOPS value of 1.6 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.4 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x16 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	7467 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Aspire Go 15 AG15-71's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-71)	Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	65 W	140 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

On the other hand, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Aspire Go 15 AG15-71's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
The ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Aspire Go 15 AG15-71's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 have USB-A ports. Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 have USB Type-C ports. Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire Go 15 AG15-71 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 5
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No