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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 is a budget-friendly option with good battery life and adequate performance for general use; it's lighter, making it more portable. However, the LG Ultra, while more expensive, offers better performance with a more powerful processor and double the RAM, making it more suitable for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. Its larger 16-inch display provides extra workspace and it has a longer battery life, but it's a bit heavier, which slightly affects portability. Neither laptop is ideal for intensive gaming. Choose the Acer for cost savings and portability or the LG for higher performance and a larger screen for productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 16 stands out for general use primarily due to its stronger CPU, double the amount of RAM compared to the Acer Aspire 3 14, higher screen resolution which offers more workspace and sharper images, and its significantly longer battery life allowing extended use without recharging. While both have similar screen types and storage capacity, the Acer Aspire 3 14 is lighter and may appeal to those prioritizing portability, but it's less powerful and has a shorter battery life.
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 LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16 is more suitable for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and RAM, which are very important for such tasks, while the Acer Aspire 3 14, with less RAM and a less powerful CPU, is adequate but may not handle intensive tasks as well. Additionally, the LG has a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy, contributing to its superiority in engineering and design applications, though both laptops have good portability and operate quietly.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 3 14 and LG Ultra 16, with their fair screen quality, offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness for typical tasks like browsing and video streaming, but may not provide the sharpest details or the most vivid colors. When considering engineering and design work, neither laptop delivers the wider color gamuts needed for precise color work, which can be a limitation for professionals in those fields. For gaming and 3D applications, the low refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals, with resolution and panel type being less capable of delivering the high-quality, responsive experience desired by enthusiasts.
Battery
9.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
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
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 16 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and the LG Ultra 16 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their modest graphics capabilities, with the Aspire sporting an AMD Radeon 610M and the Ultra using a Ryzen 7 7730U integrated graphics; neither are top-of-the-line GPUs necessary for intense gaming. Additionally, both laptops have standard 60Hz refresh rates which are suitable for casual gaming, but professional gamers usually prefer rates above 120Hz for smoother visuals.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
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 LG Ultra 16 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
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 LG Ultra 16 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to have very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.5
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have 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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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.78" | |
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 | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
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 | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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