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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is a budget-friendly option, well-suited for general use and basic tasks such as web browsing and document editing, with the added benefit of being silent due to fanless operation. However, it has modest performance capabilities given its lower-end processor and graphics. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 is more expensive but offers a significant jump in performance with a high-end processor and powerful graphics card, making it ideal for demanding applications like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. The Razer also boasts a higher resolution display with a faster refresh rate, enhancing visual experiences. While the Razer is slightly heavier than the Acer, it remains relatively portable. In contrast, the Acer may appeal to those prioritizing longer battery life and lower costs over advanced capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is fair for general use due to its basic CPU and RAM, standard screen quality and resolution, and lighter weight but with less storage and a lower-quality keyboard. The Razer Blade 15 performs better for general use because of its superior CPU and doubled RAM, higher-resolution screen with better color coverage, and larger battery, even though it has a slightly higher weight and possibly better heat management.
Gaming and AI
5.8
8.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Razer Blade 15 delivers a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the Acer Aspire 3 15 because it includes a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which is ideal for fast-paced visuals, whereas the Acer Aspire 3 15 uses a less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU with a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which is less optimal for intense graphic tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9
8.5
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Razer Blade 15 excels in engineering and design due to its high-performance Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU that significantly outpaces the Acer Aspire 3 15's AMD Ryzen 3 and Radeon 610M, which offer less computing muscle necessary for demanding tasks. Additionally, the Razer's superior screen quality with a higher resolution and refresh rate provides clearer and smoother visuals than the Acer's display, although the Razer is slightly less portable and might produce more operating noise due to its more potent components.
Content Creation
7.0
8.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is good.
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
7.7
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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, the Acer Aspire 3 has an adequate display with respectable resolution and brightness, but its panel type is not as vibrant, whereas the Razer Blade 15 provides a crisper and brighter viewing experience, thanks to its superior panel type and resolution. When considering engineering and design, the Razer Blade's display covers a wider color spectrum, ensuring more precise color representation crucial for professional work, whereas the Aspire 3's narrower color gamut means less accurate color output. For 3D and gaming, although both may not offer the highest refresh rates desired for smooth motion, the Razer Blade will provide a better experience due to its higher resolution and quality panel type, albeit still not optimal for fast-paced visuals that require high refresh rates.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and Acer Aspire 3 15 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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