When choosing between the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo Legion 9i, consider that the Aspire is a budget-friendly option with moderate performance suitable for general use, with decent battery life and portability, a 14-inch screen, and adequate power for day-to-day tasks. The Legion 9i, on the other hand, is a high-end laptop with a much higher price tag, offering superior performance for engineering, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful CPU and GPU. It has better build quality and screen resolution but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Consider your needs and budget before deciding. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use primarily because it has a significantly more powerful CPU and a larger amount of RAM, which allows for better multitasking and faster performance. Additionally, the Legion 9i has a superior screen quality with a Mini LED display that offers better brightness and color accuracy, and despite being less portable due to its weight and size, it has a much longer battery life that enhances its overall usability.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 9i provides an excellent gaming and 3D experience thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, outperforming the Acer Aspire 3 14 which comes with a modest AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the CPU and screen quality of the Legion 9i are superior, making it more suitable for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
9.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
7.1/10
8.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
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
6.1/10
9.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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's screen may suffice for tasks like browsing and document editing, where extreme color accuracy or high resolution isn't crucial, but the limited color range and lower resolution can hinder precision required in engineering and vibrant detail in gaming. The Lenovo Legion 9i's superior resolution and wide color gamuts deliver crisp details and accurate colors, making it ideal for design and engineering professionals who rely on meticulous color work, though its refresh rate isn't optimized for the smooth visuals demanded by high-end gaming. For gaming purposes, particularly for fast-paced 3D games, a laptop with a high refresh rate alongside good resolution and panel type would provide the most fluid and immersive experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very 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
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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