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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is considerably less expensive and offers good battery life with a lightweight design, making it more portable and suitable for general use tasks. However, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, while pricier, provides more powerful performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its higher-end processor and superior graphics card. The Zephyrus also features better screen resolution and colors, which may benefit engineering and creative tasks. It's heavier and comes with a more pronounced gaming appearance, which might be less appealing for a professional setting. Both have comparable battery life, but expect the Acer to be quieter as it's designed for less demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a superior main processor, more RAM, and a higher quality screen with better resolution and color coverage, which significantly enhances general use performance compared to the Acer Aspire 3 14. Additionally, the Zephyrus G15's larger battery capacity contributes to a potentially longer battery life, even though it's less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers superior performance in gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU that supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS, and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which contributes to smoother visuals. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 3 14, with its AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, provides a fair gaming experience that lacks the advanced graphical enhancements and fluidity that gamers often seek.
Engineering and Design
6.1
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB RAM, AMD Radeon 610M, and a standard IPS screen is built for fair performance in engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, double the RAM at 16 GB, higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, and a higher resolution screen enable very good performance for more demanding engineering software and workflows. Additionally, features like higher screen quality and robust build are offset in the Acer by its advantages like lower weight, lending it better portability and quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, is suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing but may not provide the vividness for engineering applications where color accuracy is key or the smooth visuals for gaming. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, on the other hand, offers a high-resolution and bright display with wide color gamut coverage, making it ideal for design and engineering work that requires precise color representation, yet it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate that can't deliver the ultra-smooth motion desired by gamers. Therefore, for customers prioritizing engineering and design tasks, the ASUS model is a better fit, while both may not satisfy dedicated gamers looking for high refresh rates.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$434
$1,560
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,560.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.1
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Aspire 3 14 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 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,560 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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.
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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