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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 15 offers more memory and a faster AMD Ryzen processor, making it suitable for multitasking and more demanding workloads, with a bigger screen providing an enhanced viewing experience. It's heavier and slightly bulkier, which might impact portability. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA is lighter and may be easier to carry around, but its Intel Celeron processor and less memory could limit performance, particularly for demanding tasks. Both have similar storage capacity and basic connectivity options, but the Acer has a higher-quality screen. The ASUS could be more budget-friendly, while the Acer may be a better choice for more intensive use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
6.6
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM than the ASUS R410MA, leading to better multitasking and overall performance; it also features a higher quality IPS display with a full HD resolution which will provide a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience than the ASUS's lower resolution TN panel.
Engineering and Design
5.9
5.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for engineering and design, though the Acer Aspire 3 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 leads in engineering and design use due to superior CPU and RAM specifications, which aid performance, and it has a more color-accurate and higher-resolution IPS screen, beneficial for design work. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA falls behind with a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, although it is slightly lighter, which may appeal to those prioritizing portability.
Content Creation
7.0
5.7
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
7.0
5.6
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
6.2
5.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you primarily use your laptop for activities like browsing the web, working with documents, or watching videos, the Acer Aspire 3 15, with a fair screen quality, offers a balanced display with decent resolution and brightness, making it more suitable than the ASUS R410MA, which has a lower quality screen that might not be as clear or vibrant. For engineering and design work that often requires precise color reproduction, the Acer Aspire 3 15 is a better fit because it has a fair color range, but keep in mind that professionals might need an even higher-quality display to cover more color spectrums. Gamers and those interested in 3D applications should know that while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has just a fair screen, it may offer a slightly better experience than the ASUS R410MA, as refresh rates and resolution are crucial for smooth and detailed rendering, although for the best gaming or 3D performance, other laptops with high refresh rates and resolutions should be considered.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
5.1
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$330
$260
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the ASUS R410MA costs $260.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 stands out with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and an IPS screen offering a full HD resolution, which better supports gaming and 3D applications; in contrast, the ASUS R410MA is equipped with a less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and uses a TN panel with a lower screen resolution, rendering it less suitable for such tasks.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the ASUS R410MA compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 15 | ASUS R410MA |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 12.8" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.54" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire 3 15
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and it's easy to carry around. The display looks decently sharp and provides plenty of space for multitasking, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare. Its Intel Core i3-N305 CPU and integrated graphics can only handle simple tasks, like text processing, web browsing, and video playback, so it isn't ideal for students in more technical fields like 3D graphics. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six to seven hours of light use."
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Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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