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Updated March 21, 2024·

If you're on a budget and mainly use your laptop for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and watching videos, the Acer Aspire 3 might suit your needs, and you'll save money. However, if you require advanced features for tasks like 3D design, video editing, or gaming, investing in the MSI Creator might be worthwhile despite the higher cost, as it generally offers better performance and a higher quality display, which are crucial for such intensive applications. Keep in mind that the MSI Creator is also likely to be heavier and have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal if portability is a priority for you. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
7.3
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.1
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
8.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
7.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator M14 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.1
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
7.5
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
4.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$434
Aspire 3 14
Creator M14
$1,500
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The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 14MSI Creator M14
Acer Aspire 3 14MSI Creator M14

GENERAL

Price
$434
$1,500
Release Date
March 1, 2023March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
Weight
3.09 lbs3.53 lbs
Width
12.9"12.39"
Depth
8.5"9.19"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520UIntel i7-13620H
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh53.5 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.8/10
Portability Score
8.4/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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 MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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