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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor generally costs a bit more, offers higher storage capacity, and weighs less, making it more portable and suitable for general use and multitasking. However, the Acer Aspire 3 15, with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, is usually less expensive and has a larger screen but comes with lower storage capacity and is heavier, which might make it less convenient to carry around. If budget is a concern and a larger screen is preferred, the 15-inch model might be the better choice, while the 14-inch model excels in performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Good for general use
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- The Acer Aspire 3 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
244.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for content creation.
For general use, both Acer Aspire 3 models provide adequate resolution and brightness, but their panel types don't offer the wide viewing angles and high color accuracy found in pricier options. When it comes to engineering and design, while suitable for entry-level work, their screens lack the wide color gamuts necessary for precision in color-critical tasks. Gamers and 3D designers will find the refresh rate limiting for fluid visuals and may miss the finer details due to the lower resolution and panel type compared to specialized gaming or 3D design laptops.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$434
$330
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Acer Aspire 3 15 costs $330.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
6.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
244.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they share the same GPU, which is the AMD Radeon 610M, and both have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate but not ideal for fast-paced gaming. While their CPUs and screen quality are somewhat important, these aspects are less critical compared to the GPU and screen refresh rate, which are the primary factors for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.1
5.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with a newer Ryzen 5 CPU and better graphics capabilities, offers superior performance for engineering and design compared to the Aspire 3 15, which has a Ryzen 3 CPU and less storage; however, both have sufficient RAM and fair screen quality for such tasks. The 14-inch model is more portable due to its lighter weight, while the 15-inch version provides a slightly larger screen with a number pad on the keyboard, which may be beneficial for some users despite being heavier.
Content Creation
7.2
7.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
7.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.2
6.2
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Acer Aspire 3 15 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Acer Aspire 3 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Acer Aspire 3 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 40 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 244 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Rtings
Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and it's easy to carry around. The display looks decently sharp and provides plenty of space for multitasking, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare. Its Intel Core i3-N305 CPU and integrated graphics can only handle simple tasks, like text processing, web browsing, and video playback, so it isn't ideal for students in more technical fields like 3D graphics. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six to seven hours of light use."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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