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Updated January 10, 2024·
If affordability is a significant concern and general use is your primary need, the Acer Aspire 3 15 may suit you well. However, if portability and a lighter design are important, especially for travel or commuting, and you have a flexible budget, the LG Ultra 13 is more convenient to carry. The LG Ultra 13 typically offers better battery life, which is valuable for long days without access to power. For tasks that demand higher performance, like 3D modeling or intensive multitasking, if you can invest more, the LG often has higher-end specifications that accommodate such demands more efficiently than the Acer. On the other hand, for casual gaming or less resource-intensive engineering software, the Acer might be sufficient. Keep in mind, though, gaming and engineering tasks may not run as smoothly on the Acer compared to more powerful and expensive laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- The Acer Aspire 3 15 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- 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
300.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 15, with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor and 8 GB of RAM, offers satisfactory performance for routine tasks, but its lower screen quality and battery capacity make it just fair for general use, while the more compact and lightweight LG Ultra 13 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and double the RAM, contributing to better performance; its superior battery life and screen quality, including brightness and color coverage, make it a good choice for more demanding general-use scenarios.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.6
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 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 processor and AMD Radeon 610M graphics card offers modest performance for engineering and design tasks, while its larger 15.6-inch screen provides an acceptable quality display which is beneficial for detailed work, but it may be less portable due to its size and weight. In comparison, the LG Ultra 13 with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor and integrated Vega 7 graphics supports better performance for computational tasks, and its smaller 13.3-inch display, though offering higher screen clarity and better color reproduction, compromises on screen real estate which might be less ideal for design work, but gains in portability thanks to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the Acer Aspire 3 15 with a fair screen offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming, while the LG Ultra 13's good quality screen offers improved clarity and visibility under different lighting conditions. In engineering and design, where precise color representation is key, the LG Ultra 13's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures more accurate color rendering compared to the Acer Aspire 3 15. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the Acer Aspire 3 15 and LG Ultra 13 fall short due to their poor refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 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
$529
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.1
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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and the LG Ultra 13 are considered fair for gaming and 3D tasks due to their respective GPU capabilities, which offer basic but limited graphics performance, and both having standard screen refresh rates that are acceptable for light gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate experiences. Additionally, while the LG Ultra 13's more powerful CPU and higher screen quality provide some advantage in processing power and display clarity over the Acer, neither is equipped with top-tier gaming hardware that would significantly boost their gaming and 3D performance.
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 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
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 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 LG Ultra 13 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 15 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
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 | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
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 | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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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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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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