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Updated January 12, 2024·
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
5.8
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
5.6
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
5.9
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
5.9
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
5.7
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
5.1
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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
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 | |||
$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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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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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