Acer Aspire 3 14 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15

The Acer Aspire 3 14 is rated fair for general use because it offers decent performance with its mid-range CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, combined with a solid battery life and very good portability due to its lighter weight and smaller screen size. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is rated good for general use as it includes a high-end CPU and double the RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking and more demanding applications; however, it is less portable, has a shorter battery life, and is considerably heavier, which may not be ideal for users frequently on the move.

The Acer Aspire 3 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen that refreshes 60 times per second, which qualifies it as fair for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen with a 300 refresh rate, catapulting it to a very good standing for the same uses. Additionally, while the Aspire has a decent CPU and screen quality, the Strix Scar 15 has a superior CPU and higher screen quality, enhancing its performance and user experience for those tasks.

The Acer Aspire 3 14, while adequate for engineering and design due to its capable Ryzen CPU and sufficient RAM, is limited by its basic GPU and average screen quality, making it fair for such tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in engineering and design use, as it boasts a high-performing Intel CPU, double the RAM, a superior RTX GPU, and a higher-quality screen, although it is less portable and has a louder operating noise.

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.

For general use, the Acer Aspire 3's screen may not be as bright or as vibrant, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers better resolution and brightness, making it easier on the eyes during daily tasks. In the context of engineering and design, the ASUS stands out with a wider color gamut providing more accurate color representation crucial for detailed work, whereas the Acer's color range might not be as precise. When it comes to 3D applications and gaming, despite good resolution and panel type, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for high-speed, fluid visuals these activities typically require.

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.