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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Acer Aspire 3 15 typically costs less than the HP 14" Laptop. The Acer has a solid build with a larger 15.6-inch screen which may be beneficial for productivity and media consumption, but it is heavier and may be less convenient to carry around. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop has a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, compared to the Acer's Ryzen 3, which offers better performance for demanding applications and multitasking. The HP also provides a more portable design due to its smaller 14-inch screen and lighter weight. If you require higher storage capacity, the HP comes with a larger built-in storage space. For those preferring longer battery life and a quieter, fanless operation, the Acer may be a more suitable choice. Ultimately, choose the Acer if you prioritize screen size and budget, or the HP for better performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- Good for software development
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 and HP 14" Laptop offer screens that are adequate for everyday tasks due to their sufficient resolution and brightness, making them usable for web browsing, productivity applications, and video streaming. However, for engineering and design, these laptops lack the wider color gamuts necessary for precise color work, which may not meet the needs of professionals in those fields. When it comes to 3D and gaming, their lower refresh rates can result in less smooth visuals and could hinder the experience in fast-paced scenarios where higher refresh rates are crucial for optimal performance.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
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Cost
$330
$414
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.6
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP 14" Laptop and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both only fair for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is fair for general use because of its balanced RAM and CPU combination suitable for everyday tasks, a reasonable quality screen, and a modest battery life, though it's slightly less portable due to its size and weight. Conversely, the HP 14" Laptop, while also fair for general use, offers a slightly more powerful CPU and more storage space, has a smaller, more portable form and better battery life, but mirrors the Acer in having decent RAM and screen quality, making both fit for day-to-day activities without demanding computing needs.
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The HP 14" Laptop and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both poor for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15's AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon 610M GPU with a 15.6-inch screen are suitable for engineering and design tasks; however, the HP 14" Laptop offers slightly better CPU performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 and integrated Vega 7 graphics on a smaller but more portable 14-inch screen. Both have adequate RAM for moderate design work and IPS displays for good screen quality, but neither excels in graphics-intensive tasks due to their entry-level GPUs, and while portability is somewhat better on the HP due to its smaller size and weight, neither laptop stands out for high-end engineering work due to these constraints.
Content Creation
7.0
7.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 15 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop 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.
Build Quality
6.2
6.0
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 15 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 41 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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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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Rtings
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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Consumer Reports
Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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