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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is less expensive and lighter making it more portable than the ASUS Vivobook 15X. The Aspire 3 has a slightly smaller screen and lower battery capacity, while the Vivobook 15X features a slightly more powerful processor and GPU, which may perform better for more demanding tasks, at the cost of being heavier and more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Good for software development
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
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 15X for software development.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X have adequate resolution and brightness with a panel type that is suitable for everyday activities like browsing and streaming, offering a balanced viewing experience without the premium cost. In the context of engineering and design, they offer acceptable color reproduction across various color gamuts, though they might not meet the precision requirements for high-end professional design due to more moderate coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spaces. Regarding 3D and gaming, both laptops may not provide the smoothest experience since their refresh rates are lower than what's desirable for fast-paced visual content, even though the resolution and panel type offer a decent visual clarity.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
$525
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers a balance of adequate CPU and RAM for general tasks, a high-quality IPS screen, and excellent portability with a lightweight design and a silent, fanless operation, which may be less suited for heavier tasks but ensures comfortable, quiet use.
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 15X to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have moderate GPUs that are satisfactory for gaming and 3D, but they're not top-tier, impacting the overall performance for these intense tasks. Furthermore, their screens have standard refresh rates, which are acceptable for casual gaming but less ideal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates can provide a smoother experience.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both equipped with similar central processing units and memory, making them suitable for engineering and design tasks, while their integrated graphics and color-accurate IPS screens support moderately demanding visual work. However, the Acer Aspire 3 14 is lighter and has a slightly higher screen pixel density, contributing to better portability and sharpness, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a larger screen and a backlit keyboard, which may enhance user experience during extended work sessions.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 15X 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | ASUS Vivobook 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 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 | 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 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 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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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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