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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 is significantly less expensive and offers solid performance for general use with good battery life and silent operation, which makes it suitable for everyday tasks, light work, and media consumption. It's also slightly lighter than the HP Envy, which might be important if you plan to carry it around frequently. However, its limited storage space and less powerful processor make it less suitable for more demanding tasks like engineering software, intensive multitasking, or 3D rendering. The HP Envy x360 is more expensive but enhances your experience with a touchscreen, more storage, and a more powerful processor that can handle more intensive tasks like photo editing and casual gaming. Additionally, the HP Envy has better build quality, speakers, and a backlit keyboard, which improves usability in dim lighting. It also has a higher capacity battery, but this results in a slightly heavier device. The HP Envy would be more suitable if you're looking for a laptop that can handle a broader range of activities, including some that are more resource-intensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- The Acer Aspire 3 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Envy x360 15".
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.6
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better processor and double the storage of the Acer Aspire 3 15, contributing to its superiority in general use. Additionally, the HP offers a higher quality keyboard and speakers, and its battery lasts longer, ensuring a more reliable experience compared to the Acer, which though has fanless operation for silent use, it may not offer the same level of performance and comfort.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.5
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15, with an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU, entry-level Radeon GPU, and a full HD IPS display provides a basic level of performance for engineering and design, but the HP Envy x360 with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor and its integrated Vega graphics, along with a touchscreen full HD IPS display, offers better performance and a more flexible user experience for similar tasks. However, both systems aim at moderate performance with the Acer being slightly more portable due to its lower weight and the HP providing better screen quality and flexibility as a convertible 2-in-1, making it suitable not only for work but also for presentations and casual use.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 and HP Envy x360 may have screens that offer sufficient resolution and brightness for activities like web browsing and video streaming, which is adequate for most general users who prioritize clear images and legibility. For engineering and design tasks that require accuracy in color reproduction, both models provide displays with limited color gamut coverage, which could be a drawback for professionals who need precise color fidelity. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, affecting gamers or 3D designers who need fluid visuals without screen tearing or stuttering.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
$430
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.0
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
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.
Content Creation
7.0
7.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" 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
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 15 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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