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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a larger screen and touch capabilities for ease of use, the HP Envy x360 15" with its 15.6-inch touchscreen display should be attractive, though it's heavier and may be more expensive. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire 3 14" is more portable due to its lighter weight and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for being on the go. Both have similar RAM and processing power for general tasks, but if your tasks are display-intensive, note the HP has a higher screen brightness and better speaker quality, which might enhance multimedia experiences. However, the Acer Aspire might save you money and has a slightly larger storage capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
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
271.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and the HP Envy x360 15" have similar screen quality.
When considering screen quality, the Acer Aspire 3 and HP Envy x360 may have sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, but their panels may not be top-tier, affecting the clarity and vibrancy for more detailed work. For engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial, and these laptops may offer decent coverage of color gamuts but fall short of the levels that professional designers require for precision work. Gamers and professionals working with 3D applications usually seek high refresh rates for smoother visuals and responsiveness; both laptops may not meet these demands, making them less ideal for gaming and intensive 3D tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" boasts a better battery life and flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible, suitable for varied general use, whereas the Acer Aspire 3 14" offers adequate performance but with less versatility due to its standard form factor and slightly lower battery capacity.
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
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is fair for gaming and 3D tasks as it has an entry-level AMD Radeon 610M GPU which can handle basic gaming but falls short for demanding titles; its screen offers a standard refresh rate conducive to typical gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.5
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 HP Envy x360 15" and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and HP Envy x360 15" are fair for engineering and design use due to their competent but not top-tier CPUs and GPUs, adequate RAM, and IPS screens with decent resolution and average color space coverage; these specs meet the basic requirements for such tasks but may struggle with more intensive workloads. While the Acer is more portable and silent with its fanless design, the HP's larger screen, higher battery capacity, and 2-in-1 convertible feature may appeal more to users looking for versatility and longer unplugged usage, though it is heavier and hence less portable.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
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 HP Envy x360 15" and Acer Aspire 3 14 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
7.2
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
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development.
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
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
Cost
$434
$430
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.99" | |
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 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 55 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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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