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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the HP 14" Laptop, consider the following: the Acer Aspire 3 14 is often slightly less expensive, offering a balance between performance and budget, while the HP 14" Laptop is a bit more expensive but may offer additional features or build quality that justify the higher price. If price is your main concern, the Acer may be a better option, but if you're looking for possibly better overall quality and can spend a bit more, the HP might be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 14.
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
265.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for software development, and content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the HP 14" Laptop have displays that offer sufficient resolution and brightness, making them adequate for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming, but you may find the screen quality lacking for vivid image clarity and sharpness. When considering engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is vital, neither laptop provides the wide color gamuts necessary for professional-level color work, which might limit the precision in design tasks. For gaming and 3D applications that demand fast-paced visuals, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' displays may lead to less smooth motion, while the resolution and panel quality are just passable; hence, serious gamers and 3D artists would likely seek better-suited displays for optimal experience.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers more internal storage with a newer CPU and extended battery life for active use, alongside silent operation reflecting superior heat management, at the expense of slightly reduced portability due to its heavier weight compared to the HP 14" Laptop. Despite its older release, the HP laptop boasts a more vibrant screen and a slightly more portable design while compensating with less storage and a lower capacity battery, making it less suitable for prolonged remote usage without charging.
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.8
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
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 14" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a dedicated AMD Radeon 610M GPU which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, but both the Acer and the HP 14" Laptop have the same screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is a limiting factor for high-level gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and the HP 14" Laptop both have mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 processors and sufficient RAM which are fair for engineering and design, but their integrated GPUs may not handle intensive 3D tasks well. Both laptops have fair screen quality with adequate resolution and color coverage for basic design work, but professionals might need higher fidelity displays; however, their portability and silent operation are beneficial for on-the-go use and quiet environments.
Content Creation
7.2
7.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.0
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 14" Laptop 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
$414
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 41 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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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