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Updated January 10, 2024·
To choose the right laptop, consider how you'll be using it. If you value longer battery life and a lighter design for easier transport, the ASUS Vivobook 14 may be preferable. However, if superior performance for tasks like video editing or gaming is important, you might lean towards the Acer Aspire 3 14, as it typically offers better graphics and processing capabilities. Keep in mind, though, that these enhancements can lead to a heavier device and may reduce battery life. Price being similar, your decision should hinge on whether portability or power is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has a better screen for engineering and design.
In everyday tasks, the Acer Aspire 3 and ASUS Vivobook 14 have displays that are sharp and bright enough to suffice, but the modest resolution and standard panel type might not be ideal for more demanding visuals. When it comes to engineering and design, neither laptop has a wide color gamut, which means professionals may find colors less accurate, making these laptops less suitable for color-critical work. For 3D and gaming, the refresh rates on these laptops are lower, leading to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience, while the average resolution and panel types don't provide the sharpest or most vibrant images required by high-end gaming or detailed 3D work.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 14 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
$480
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $480.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M and the ASUS Vivobook 14 comes with an Intel Iris Xe, both of which offer fair gaming and 3D performance, falling below the capabilities of high-end gaming GPUs. Each has a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but does not support the higher frame rates desired in competitive gaming scenarios; moreover, both feature IPS screens with Full HD resolution that provide good screen quality but are not at the top tier in terms of color accuracy or brightness.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2
6.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | ASUS Vivobook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $480 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.79" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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