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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is a budget-friendly choice, suitable for general use and offers superior battery life, making it highly portable. Its lightweight design and efficient power management provide quiet operation. Conversely, the Razer Blade 18 packs high-performance components, including a robust processor and graphics card, ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It has a larger, high-refresh-rate display and more storage, though comes with a premium price tag and shorter battery life which makes it less portable. Its capabilities make it more suited for users who require powerful performance over mobility and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.6
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 15 due to its significantly more powerful CPU and greater amount of RAM, leading to a much better performance in general use; the Blade's superior screen quality enhances user experience further, although the tradeoffs include less portability due to its larger size and significantly lower battery life. While the Aspire 3 15 offers quiet operation and longer battery life, making it more suited for on-the-go users, its general use is hampered by a less robust CPU, less RAM, and a screen with lower resolution and color accuracy.
Gaming and AI
5.8
8.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for gaming and 3D because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a high screen refresh rate, providing smooth and detailed gameplay visuals. Conversely, the Acer Aspire 3 15 has a more basic AMD Radeon GPU and a standard refresh rate which, while adequate for casual gaming, doesn't support the advanced graphics and rapid motion seen in more intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.9
9.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15, with its AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, is adequate for lighter engineering and design tasks but may fall short for more demanding work, while the Razer Blade 18 excels due to its far more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which are better suited for intensive engineering applications. Additionally, the Razer Blade has a higher quality screen and significantly more RAM, which are crucial for design work, though its larger size and weight make it less portable than the Acer Aspire 3 15.
Content Creation
7.0
8.6
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is good.
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
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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's screen may offer enough resolution and brightness for everyday activities like web browsing or word processing, but it lacks the superior panel technology and higher brightness of the Razer Blade 18, which ensures clearer and more vivid images. In engineering and design, the Razer Blade 18's screen delivers a wider range of colors covering professional color gamuts, making it better suited for precision work, while the Acer Aspire 3's display may fall short in color accuracy. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, despite their high resolutions and acceptable panel types, neither laptop excels due to low refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and gameplay compared to screens designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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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Acer Aspire 3 15
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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."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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