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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 offers a solid choice for general use and handling everyday tasks at a budget-friendly price. It provides reasonable performance with sufficient storage and RAM for routine activities. However, if you need a laptop with higher performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the Razer Blade 14 is a better fit despite its higher price. The Razer Blade 14 has a more powerful processor, greater RAM and storage, and a superior graphics card, which make it suitable for intensive gaming and advanced applications. It also has a higher resolution display, better build quality, and good portability. The battery life of both models is comparable, but expect the Razer Blade to be slightly heavier and less silent due to its higher performance components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 14 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 14 due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which substantially improves performance, a higher resolution and better-quality screen for clearer visuals, and greater portability despite being slightly heavier. While the Acer has good battery life and silent operation, its lower screen quality, less powerful processor, and half the storage of the Razer make it less suitable for demanding tasks despite being lighter and more affordable.
Gaming and AI
5.9
7.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Razer Blade 14 boasts a more robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which vastly improves gaming and 3D experiences compared to the Acer Aspire 3 14 with its AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a 60 Hz refresh rate, causing the latter to fall short in graphics-intensive scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.1
8.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with its adequate processor and graphics, standard screen resolution, and limited RAM, provides just enough power for engineering and design tasks, but it may struggle with more complex calculations and intricate designs. However, the Razer Blade 14 stands out with a high-performance CPU, top-tier GPU, a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy, and double the memory, which together offer a much smoother and more efficient experience for demanding engineering applications and detailed designs.
Content Creation
7.2
8.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
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
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3's display, while sufficient for tasks like web browsing and document editing, lacks the high resolution and brightness that can make the Razer Blade 14's display more vibrant and easier to view in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, the Razer Blade stands out with a wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation, which is crucial for precise visual work, whereas the Acer Aspire may not reproduce colors as faithfully. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes, although the Razer might still offer a slightly better experience due to its higher resolution and quality panel.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very 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
$1,965
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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