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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is a budget-friendly option, less expensive with a Ryzen 5 processor and basic graphics, making it suitable for general use and light tasks. It lacks a backlit keyboard, touchscreen, and high color accuracy but provides silent operation and a numeric keypad. The Razer Book 13 is more costly with better performance, an i7 processor, and superior integrated graphics, fit for more demanding work, 3D tasks, and better multitasking due to more RAM. It includes a backlit keyboard, touchscreen, and higher brightness and color accuracy, alongside longer battery life and better portability. 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 Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very 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
507.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Razer Book 13 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is rated lower for general use mainly because it has less RAM, a less powerful CPU, and lower screen quality compared to the Razer Book 13, which has a higher-performing CPU, double the RAM, and a better screen that supports touch and offers higher brightness and color coverage. Additionally, the Razer Book 13 edges out with a superior battery life and portability, making it more suitable for users who prioritize longer unplugged use and ease of carrying their device around.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a fair amount of RAM and a mid-level AMD processor with integrated graphics suitable for basic engineering tasks but lacks the high-end performance of the Razer Book 13, which boasts more RAM and a faster Intel processor, increasing its capability for demanding design software. Additionally, the Razer Book 13's superior screen quality with higher brightness and color space coverage enhances visual design work, whereas the Acer's screen is less vibrant, making it less ideal for color-critical 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
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book 13’s higher resolution and brightness lead to clearer and more vibrant visuals, while the Acer Aspire 3's display meets basic needs but may not be as sharp or bright. In engineering and design, the Razer's broader color coverage ensures more accurate color representation necessary for detailed work, which the Acer might not fully provide. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, despite their suitable resolutions and panel types for day-to-day tasks and professional design work.
Battery
9.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with its AMD Radeon 610M graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers moderate performance for gaming and 3D applications, suitable for less demanding tasks. Meanwhile, the Razer Book 13 equips an Intel Iris Xe GPU with the same 60Hz refresh rate but possesses a higher resolution screen and CPU performance, which could provide a slightly better experience, especially for those valuing sharper visuals and smoother general operations.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
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 | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 55 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 | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 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 | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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