Acer Aspire 3 14 vs Acer Nitro 17

The Acer Aspire 3 14 is fair for general use with its adequate RAM and CPU for everyday tasks, a standard screen quality, and high portability due to its light weight and long battery life. In comparison, the Acer Nitro 17 is good for general use because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM for better multitasking, a larger and higher-quality screen, but is less portable and has shorter battery life due to its larger size and gaming-oriented hardware.

The Acer Aspire 3 14, while capable of handling lighter gaming and 3D tasks, may not deliver a smooth performance due to a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate compared to the Acer Nitro 17, which is better equipped for demanding games and 3D applications with a more robust GPU and higher refresh rate, along with a stronger CPU and superior screen quality that enhance the overall experience.

The Acer Aspire 3 14 is limited in engineering and design tasks due to its mid-range CPU and GPU, lower RAM, and a standard quality display, making it less suitable for intensive tasks, though it is lighter and more portable. In contrast, the Acer Nitro 17 offers a higher-end CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and superior screen quality, enhancing its capability for demanding engineering software, but it is larger and heavier, affecting portability.

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.

The Acer Aspire 3 14's screen may be sufficient for tasks like web browsing and document editing due to its resolution and brightness, but it may not adequately display the deep colors needed for engineering and design, and the refresh rate is too low for smooth 3D-rendering and gaming experiences. On the other hand, the Acer Nitro 17 provides a more vivid display with better color accuracy that benefits engineering and creative workflows, though its capacity for gaming and 3D tasks is hindered by a less optimal refresh rate. Between these two, the Nitro 17 leans more towards users who prioritize visual fidelity in professional applications over the raw performance required for high-speed gaming or 3D rendering.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

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.