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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is less expensive and may be a good fit if you're looking for a budget-friendly laptop with a decent balance of performance for general use; however, its lower price reflects compromises in performance and screen quality compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. The MSI, while more expensive, offers a higher-performing CPU, better graphics capabilities, more memory which is beneficial for multitasking and complex tasks, a higher resolution display with touch capability and a slightly better build, making it well-suited for more intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or engineering software. Additionally, the MSI's battery is larger, potentially leading to longer use between charges. Consider the Acer for basic tasks and value or the MSI for higher performance and features at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 14 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo outshines the Acer Aspire 3 14 in CPU and RAM, which are essential for smoother performance in general use; it also has a superior screen quality and better portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, paired with a longer battery life. In contrast, while the Aspire 3 14 is less costly, it falls short on screen brightness and colour coverage, and while it has a good portability score and silent operation, its lower RAM and less powerful CPU impact its overall performance for general use compared to the MSI Summit E13.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is considered better for engineering and design tasks over the Acer Aspire 3 14, primarily due to the former's superior main processor and double the RAM, which are critical for such applications. Additionally, the MSI has a higher screen quality with better brightness and colorspace coverage, important for detailed visual work, whereas the Acer, with a lower-end GPU and standard screen, is less capable in handling intensive design tasks.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire's screen may not offer the sharpness and vibrancy due to an average resolution and brightness, whereas the MSI Summit provides a crisper and brighter display that enhances everyday tasks. During engineering and design work, the MSI's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed graphics work, something the Acer might not deliver as well. For gaming and 3D, the MSI Summit and the Acer Aspire both lack high refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion, although their resolutions and panel types offer a moderate experience for casual gaming.
Battery
9.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability, though the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.3
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14's AMD Radeon 610M GPU and the 60 Hz screen refresh rate are basic prerequisites for gaming and 3D tasks, but its lower screen quality and resolution compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo limit its potential. On the other hand, the MSI Summit has a higher screen pixel density, better overall screen quality, and a stronger CPU, which elevates its capability for these tasks, although it also features a standard 60 Hz refresh rate and integrated graphics which are not ideal for high-end gaming or intensive 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 14 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
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 | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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