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To assist you in making a decision between the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, it's important to consider your priorities. If your primary concern is performance for tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, you would generally prefer a laptop with a more powerful processor and graphics card. The Acer Aspire may offer better performance if it has superior hardware specifications. On the other hand, if you value portability and battery life more highly than raw performance, the ASUS Vivobook Go tends to be lightweight and thus easier to carry around, and it might also have a longer battery life. For general use, such as browsing the internet, using office applications, and streaming video content, both laptops could be adequate, so your choice could hinge more on brand preferences, price differences, and the design or features that appeal more to you. Since I currently do not have the ability to directly access the specifications of the two laptops you are considering due to a technical limitation, I advise you to compare their processors, RAM, storage, and graphics capabilities, in addition to considering factors such as screen quality, build, and any other features that might be significant for your specific needs. 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 Go 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0
6.2
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
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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.
Content Creation
7.2
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.2
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 Go 14 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 have screen qualities that meet the basic needs of users with enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, but they may not stand out in terms of sharpness or color vibrancy. When it comes to engineering and design, these models provide adequate detail for most work, but professionals may find the color accuracy limited, as they don't cover the professional color gamuts that are crucial for high-end graphic design or video editing. For gaming and 3D applications, the screens on these laptops are less suitable, since a higher refresh rate is crucial for a smooth visual experience, and these models prioritize other features over the high refresh rates needed for fast-paced graphics.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, which outperforms the Vivobook's Ryzen 3 in graphics-intensive tasks despite both laptops having the same AMD Radeon 610M GPU and similar screen refresh rates and qualities.
Engineering and Design
6.1
5.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
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.
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 Go 14 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$434
$450
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 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 | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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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