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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lower price and longer battery life for tasks like browsing and document editing, the Acer Aspire 3 14 could be the appropriate choice for you, and it also has the advantage of being lighter for better portability. However, if your aim is a machine capable of intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering applications, and you're okay with a higher price and shorter battery life, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 would be the better pick. It has more storage, RAM, a higher refresh rate display, and powerful gaming features such as ray tracing and DLSS. Keep in mind that it is also heavier, which could affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good overall build quality
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers a balance of portability with better battery life and a silent operation suited for everyday tasks, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM, and better screen refresh rate, excels in performance for more demanding activities, despite being less portable and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.9
8.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers better gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, which allows for smoother gameplay and more detailed graphics than the Acer Aspire 3 14, which comes with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. While the Acer is more budget-friendly, the ASUS justifies its higher price with a significant performance advantage, particularly for gaming and 3D tasks where graphical fidelity and fluid motion are key.
Engineering and Design
6.1
8.2
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its robust Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and far superior Nvidia RTX graphics, which significantly enhance performance in compute-intensive applications and rendering tasks. Conversely, the Acer Aspire 3 14, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Radeon GPU, offers fair performance but is more portable with longer battery life, making it better for less demanding tasks and on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Acer Aspire 3 14, with its fair panel type, resolution, and brightness offers a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 provides a clearer, crisper image due to its good resolution and high brightness. For engineering and design work which requires accurate color representation, both laptops provide fair performance, but may not cover the full spectrum of Adobe RGB or DCI-P3 color gamuts, which could be important for professional photo editing or graphic design. As for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate on both the Acer Aspire 3 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 may fall short for smooth motion rendering, and while the ASUS has a moderately better panel type and resolution, they might not satisfy hardcore gamers or professionals working with fast-paced 3D simulations.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Acer Aspire 3 14 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
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 257 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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