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Updated August 21, 2024·

For everyday tasks, the Acer Aspire 3 14 offers solid performance at a budget-friendly price, with a decent screen and good battery life, making it a practical choice for general use. However, if you're looking for a powerhouse that excels in gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D, despite its higher price, delivers exceptional performance with its top-tier GPU and CPU, and a high-refresh-rate screen that's ideal for fast-paced gaming. Keep in mind, the Asus is less portable due to its size and weight, and its battery life is significantly shorter, making it more suitable for stationary use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Excellent for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
9.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.1
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
9.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
8.2
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development, though the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.1
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
3.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has 3 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
7.4
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$434
Aspire 3 14
ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
$3,500
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The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D costs $3,500.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 14Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Acer Aspire 3 14Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D

GENERAL

Price
$434
$3,500
Release Date
March 1, 2023June 6, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.11''
Weight
3.09 lbs6.61 lbs
Width
12.9"15.55"
Depth
8.5"11.1"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520UAMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours3 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.4/105.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/107/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Ports
00

Get a great deal on the Acer Aspire 3 14 or the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D

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.

About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

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