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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is battery life and a larger display, you may lean towards the Acer Aspire 3 15, which is also budget-friendly. However, if you are looking for a laptop with a dual-screen feature, more storage capacity, and potentially better performance for complex tasks, then the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 would suit you better, but it comes at a higher cost. The ASUS also has a higher-quality screen and is slightly more portable, with a longer battery life for typical use. Both have similar RAM and resolution, but the Zenbook Duo 14 offers touch capability, which the Acer does not. The choice depends on whether you value cutting-edge features and performance over screen size and budget considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- The Acer Aspire 3 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.6
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 with its AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and 8GB of RAM offers modest performance and is heavier with a longer battery life, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, featuring a higher-end Intel i7 CPU and similar RAM, provides better performance, has a touchscreen with superior brightness and color coverage, and is lighter but has a shorter battery life. Considering portability and screen quality, the ASUS stands out for on-the-go use and superior visual experience, while the Acer balances long usage away from power outlets and is quieter, which is favorable for extended sessions in quiet environments.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.6
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, superior screen quality with higher brightness and color coverage, as well as the inclusion of a secondary touchscreen for enhanced productivity, which the Acer Aspire 3 lacks. While the Acer Aspire 3 15 offers a fair CPU and GPU for less intensive tasks, its screen is less vivid and not touch-enabled, making the Zenbook Duo a better option for demanding design work despite being less portable and having a potentially louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 offers a screen that's suitable for everyday tasks and basic engineering software due to its resolution and acceptable brightness, but it lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precision work in design. The ASUS Zenbook Duo has a higher-quality display with better brightness and resolution, and it covers a wider range of colors, making it ideal for detailed engineering and design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they don't offer high refresh rates that are key for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, and the resolution and panel type are not optimal for those activities.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15, equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU, offers moderate gaming and 3D capabilities, enhanced by its ample screen size but limited by a standard refresh rate and a GPU not tailored for high-end gaming. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, similarly provides fair gaming and 3D performance, with a slight edge in screen quality due to a higher pixel density, though it also is held back by a standard refresh rate and lacks a dedicated gaming GPU.
Content Creation
7.0
7.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and Acer Aspire 3 15 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 15 | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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