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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is a budget-friendly option that is lighter and has longer battery life, which makes it more portable and suitable for general use, like web browsing, office work, and streaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is more expensive but offers significantly better performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. It has a larger screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, which is good for gaming and creative work. However, the Aorus 15X is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X surpasses the Acer Aspire 3 14 in CPU and RAM, which are crucial for speedy performance and multitasking, and it also has a higher-resolution screen with better quality for a more vibrant display. However, the Acer Aspire 3 14 offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, which may appeal to users who prioritize convenience over raw power.
Gaming and AI
5.9
8.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X delivers a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the Acer Aspire 3 14 primarily due to the Aorus 15X's more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and its high 240Hz screen refresh rate, which enable smoother gameplay and better graphics rendering; meanwhile, the Aspire 3 14 has a more modest AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, making it less suitable for intensive gaming. Additionally, the Aorus 15X's higher-end Intel i9 CPU and superior screen quality contribute to its very good performance in gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Aspire's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and screen quality, though sufficient, are less advanced, resulting in just fair performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
6.1
8.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers a mid-range CPU and GPU and comes with a standard screen quality, making it fairly suitable for engineering and design tasks, but the Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a much more powerful CPU and superior GPU, paired with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design workloads. While both laptops are portable and offer good battery life, the Aorus 15X's heavier weight and larger size may make it less convenient to carry compared to the lighter Aspire 3.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Software Development
7.1
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
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
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 14 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its panel type and color range may not render the most vibrant images for detailed engineering work or deliver the immersive experience desired in gaming and 3D applications. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its higher quality display, provides clearer and more precise visuals necessary for engineering and design, thanks to its superior color accuracy and wider color gamut. However, for gaming and 3D, despite its good resolution and respectable panel quality, the Aorus 15X doesn't deliver the high refresh rates that are crucial for the smoothest and most responsive visual experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 99 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
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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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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