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Updated January 10, 2024·

If portability is a priority, consider the Acer Aspire 3 14 since it is lighter and has a more compact size; it also boasts long battery life ideal for on-the-go use and is more budget-friendly. However, the HP 17" Laptop is equipped with a larger screen and superior performance capabilities that would be beneficial for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, or machine learning due to a more powerful processor and double the RAM. Keep in mind that the larger size affects portability and the battery won't last as long as the Acer. Both have sufficient storage and offer a quality screen for everyday use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
  • The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 14.

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

6.1
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
6.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP 17" Laptop and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP 17" Laptop is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.1
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
6.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, and engineering and design.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$434
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
$550
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The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $550.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.0
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The HP 17" Laptop and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
6.2
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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 17" Laptop to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
7.2
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
7.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 14
17" Laptop
6.0
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP 17" Laptop both have only fair build quality.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 14HP 17" Laptop
Acer Aspire 3 14HP 17" Laptop

GENERAL

Price
$434
$550
Release Date
March 1, 2023June 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81''
Weight
3.09 lbs4.58 lbs
Width
12.9"15.78"
Depth
8.5"10.15"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520UAMD Ryzen 7 7730U
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits287 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/106/10
Portability Score
8.4/107.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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PCMag

Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."

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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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