The Acer Aspire 3 14 generally offers better performance due to its AMD Ryzen processor, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, and it has a higher resolution screen, which means clearer, sharper images. If you need more storage, it also has twice the capacity. The tradeoff is that it's slightly more expensive. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a larger screen, but with a lower resolution, and it may not handle intensive tasks as well because of its Intel Celeron processor. It's less expensive but also has less storage space. When considering battery life, portability, and use cases such as general use, gaming, or engineering, think about whether performance or cost is your priority, as the Acer Aspire 3 14 leans more towards performance, and the Maypug favors cost-saving. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good portability
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers adequate performance for general use thanks to its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB RAM, as well as a better screen resolution and battery life, making it fair for such tasks. Meanwhile, the Maypug 15" Laptop is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and has a lower screen resolution and battery capacity, rendering its performance and overall user experience poor for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
5.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with a more capable AMD Ryzen processor and AMD Radeon GPU, handles engineering software better and offers a higher resolution screen than the Maypug 15", which is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics. Additionally, the Aspire 3 provides better screen quality and performance crucial for design tasks, while the Maypug 15" falls short, particularly with its lower resolution display and less proficient graphics capabilities.
Content Creation
7.2/10
5.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers a decent balance of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its limited color range and average refresh rate make it less ideal for color-sensitive engineering work and the fast-paced visuals required for gaming. The Maypug 15" Laptop falls short for all use cases due to its lower quality display, which impacts the clarity and vividness for general activities, and lacks the advanced color accuracy needed for professional design, as well as the required refresh rate for smooth 3D experiences. Despite these drawbacks, the Acer's screen is comparatively better than the Maypug for general and engineering purposes, though neither are suitable for high-end 3D applications.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
5.1/10
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$434
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Acer Aspire 3 14
Maypug 15" Laptop
GENERAL
Price
Price
$434
$600
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''
Weight
Weight
3.09 lbs
3.6 lbs
Width
Width
12.9"
13.97"
Depth
Depth
8.5"
11.1"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
AMD Radeon 610M
UHD Graphics
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9.5 Hours
7 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
40 Wh
29.6 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
15.6"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
1366 x 768
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
250 nits
200 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
157.35 PPI
100.45 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1470: 1
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
36 ms
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
38 %
35 %
sRGB
sRGB
57 %
50 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
39 %
35 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
6.3/10
5.1/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.4/10
7.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
10/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
N/A
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/10
6/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
4.8/10
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
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
1
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6
5
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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.
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