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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is typically less expensive and offers a solid choice for budget-conscious customers looking for general use with good battery life. However, if performance is a priority, especially for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, with its more powerful processor and double the memory, would be a better option despite being more expensive. The Galaxy Book3 360 also features a higher-quality OLED touchscreen display, which may enhance multimedia experiences but could come at the cost of reduced battery life compared to the Acer Aspire 3 14. If portability is essential, both laptops are relatively lightweight and easy to carry, but the Galaxy Book3 360 is slightly slimmer, enhancing its 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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 comes with a superior OLED touchscreen and double the RAM, making it better for multitasking and media consumption, along with having a larger battery for extended use. The Acer Aspire 3 14, on the other hand, offers a standard IPS non-touchscreen and less RAM but maintains an edge with silent operation due to a fanless design and may be more affordable.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is better for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, newer generation CPU, and superior OLED touchscreen, which offer enhanced multitasking, faster processing, and better color accuracy for detailed work, compared to the Acer Aspire 3 14 which has less RAM, an older generation CPU, and an IPS screen without touch capability. Additionally, the Galaxy Book3 360's higher screen brightness and color coverage make it more suitable for design tasks where visual accuracy is crucial, though the Acer Aspire may offer slightly better portability due to its lower weight and fanless design, which ensures silent operation.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's display outshines the Acer Aspire 3 14 in clarity and visibility due to its higher resolution and superior brightness, which enhances everyday activities like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, the Galaxy Book3 360's display covers a broader spectrum of color gamuts, ensuring that designs look precise and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the smoothness of motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, but resolution and panel technology still ensure a decent visual experience albeit not optimized for such demanding tasks.
Build Quality
6.2
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
$1,050
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,050.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and an IPS screen, which offer moderate performance and display quality suitable for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks; conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, while also rated fair for gaming and 3D, includes an Intel Iris Xe GPU and an OLED display, providing better visual quality and potentially smoother graphics performance in similar scenarios. Both have standard screen refresh rates, which means neither is particularly specialized for high-end gaming that demands faster refresh capabilities.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,050 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-1360P | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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