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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 is a budget-friendly option with moderate performance suitable for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6, though pricier, offers better performance, especially for tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. The Yoga 6 also has a touchscreen, longer battery life, and is slightly lighter, enhancing its portability. The improved screen resolution and aspect ratio on the Yoga 6 are better for editing work and multitasking. If cost is a concern and your tasks are not demanding, the Aspire 3 is adequate. However, for a balance of performance and features, the Yoga 6 is a stronger option, especially for engineering or content creation tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Yoga 6 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a better general use experience than the Acer Aspire 3 14, as it includes more RAM, which boosts multitasking, and a more powerful CPU that improves overall performance. Additionally, the Yoga 6’s higher resolution touchscreen can switch between laptop and tablet modes for flexibility, while its larger battery extends use between charges; whereas the Aspire 3, albeit lighter and sporting silent operation, has less RAM, a less potent CPU, and a lower-resolution non-touchscreen, which are limitations for intensive tasks and versatility.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.0
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14's AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB RAM, coupled with the AMD Radeon 610M GPU, offer fair performance for engineering and design tasks; however, the laptop's screen quality and color coverage are limited, impacting the visual accuracy for design work.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 14 provides an adequate display with reasonable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but may not be as vibrant for more color-sensitive work. The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a better display with a wider color gamut, making it more suitable for tasks requiring color accuracy, such as photo editing or design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal, as both lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals and gameplay.
Battery
9.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$1,045
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14's gaming and 3D capabilities are fairly rated mainly because it is equipped with the AMD Radeon 610M GPU, which can handle gaming but is not top-tier for demanding games or 3D applications, and it has a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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