When choosing between the Acer Aspire 3 and the LG Gram 17, consider portability and performance needs. The Acer Aspire 3 is less expensive and offers good general performance, suitable for day-to-day tasks with moderate battery life; however, it has less storage and memory, which might limit its capability for intensive tasks. In contrast, the LG Gram 17 is more expensive but offers a larger screen with a higher resolution, longer battery life, and significantly higher performance for demanding programs and multitasking. It is also lighter which makes it easier to carry around, but with its larger screen size, it might still be less portable than smaller laptops. If budget is a concern and you primarily need a laptop for basic activities, the Acer may suit your needs, while the LG Gram 17 is better equipped for heavier use and professionals needing more power and screen real estate on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
The LG Gram 17 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 14 in general use with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a better screen, consequently offering smoother performance and a sharper display; it also has a larger battery and is lighter, enhancing its portability despite its larger screen size. The Acer, while having a capable processor and adequate RAM for everyday tasks, has a smaller battery and lower screen quality, yet remains a solid choice with silent operation and is less expensive.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, with more RAM and a higher-resolution display, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Acer Aspire 3 14, with its modest CPU and GPU and lower screen quality, provides only adequate performance for such activities. The LG Gram 17 also boasts better portability and keyboard quality which are beneficial for mobile engineers and designers, albeit at a higher price point than the Acer Aspire 3 14.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 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
8.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 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
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 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's screen, with its decent resolution and brightness, works well for browsing and video streaming, making it suitable for general use; however, limited color gamut coverage impacts its performance in engineering and design applications, where accurate color representation is crucial. The LG Gram 17 offers a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the experience for both general use and professional design work where detailed visuals and better color accuracy is required. For gaming and 3D, although both laptops' screens have adequate detail, they lack the high refresh rates preferred for smooth motion, putting them at a disadvantage for these fast-paced activities.
Battery
9.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
6.2/10
7.0/10
The LG Gram 17 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
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to have very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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