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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it better for those on a tight budget and who need portability. It also has silent operation, decent for everyday tasks and light computing. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while more expensive, offers stronger performance with a higher-end processor and RTX graphics for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming. It also includes features like hardware ray tracing, a backlit keyboard, and a higher refresh rate display, but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for carrying around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with its AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor and 8GB of RAM, offers sufficient performance for general tasks, and stays quiet due to its fanless design, which sacrifices heat management but results in a lighter build for better portability.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a less powerful AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, thus providing a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen compared to the Lenovo LOQ 15, which impacts its performance for engineering and design tasks. While the Acer is more portable and operates quietly, the Lenovo LOQ 15's better hardware and screen make it more suitable for demanding applications despite being heavier and potentially louder.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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 provides enough resolution and brightness for tasks like web browsing and watching videos, making it suitable for general use, but its limited color range and modest brightness might not satisfy engineering and design needs, where color accuracy is key. The Lenovo LOQ 15's better color reproduction and brighter display enhance usability for engineering software and design applications that rely on a broader color spectrum, although both screens fall short for 3D applications because they lack the high refresh rates crucial for smooth rendering and viewing of fast-paced visuals. Therefore, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is preferable for visually intensive professional tasks, neither is well-suited for high-end gaming or 3D modeling where screen performance is critical.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
Cost
$434
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 60 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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