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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is significantly less expensive with adequate performance for general use and has higher battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go tasks. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while more expensive, offers a larger screen, more storage, and significantly better performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming thanks to its superior graphics card and processor. It is heavier and has a lower battery life, so it is less portable, but it is better suited for gaming and engineering applications. Both have ample display quality for everyday use but the ASUS may offer better visuals for fast-paced games. The ASUS also includes features beneficial for gaming such as a backlit RGB keyboard and hardware ray tracing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- Good for software development
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a refresh rate of 60Hz, fair for entry-level gaming and basic 3D tasks but may not handle more demanding games and applications smoothly. In comparison, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, offering better performance for gaming and more complex 3D work but is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.9
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia GPU, enabling more demanding tasks and better graphics handling compared to the modest AMD offerings in the Acer Aspire 3 15. The Acer may be quieter and more portable given its lighter build, but its relatively weaker CPU and GPU, and lower screen quality make it less suited to intensive engineering software and detailed design work which the ASUS is equipped to handle better.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 3 15's screen has fairness across resolution and brightness, often providing an adequate visual experience, but it may lack the clarity and vibrancy found in higher-end models. In engineering and design, its color gamut coverage isn't wide enough to display the full spectrum of colors needed for precise work, making the screen fair for these tasks. However, for gaming and 3D, the Acer's lower refresh rate leads to a less fluid motion and slower response times, which are crucial in these areas, resulting in a poor quality viewing experience.
Battery
9.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$330
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.6
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F17 to be good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a more energy-efficient CPU and a fanless design, leading to silent operation, which contributes to its adequacy for general use, yet the smaller storage capacity and lower screen brightness compared to the ASUS might limit its appeal for some users. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a higher GPU performance suitable for gaming and a larger screen with a high refresh rate, but it's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and its shorter battery life could be a drawback for users needing mobility.
Content Creation
7.0
7.1
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Acer Aspire 3 15 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
7.0
6.7
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 15 to be good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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 15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 15 | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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