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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is a more budget-friendly option, slightly lighter, and offers a touchscreen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, which can be valuable for reading and productivity tasks. However, it comes with less storage, a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, making it less suited for intensive tasks. The Acer Aspire Vero 15, on the other hand, has a larger screen, a more powerful processor, more RAM and storage, and better performance for demanding software and multitasking. It's heavier and lacks a touchscreen but compensates with a robust build and is environmentally friendly. If you prioritize performance and storage over budget and a touchscreen, opt for the Aspire Vero 15; for a more affordable, lightweight laptop with touch capabilities, the Aspire 3 Spin 14 may be your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor compared to the i3 in the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14, which alongside more RAM results in markedly improved performance for general use. Furthermore, the Vero 15 provides a larger storage capacity, better speaker quality, and a higher-quality keyboard, though it is slightly heavier and less portable than the Spin 14, which may impact its suitability for users requiring mobility.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.6
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 provides fair performance for engineering and design due to its moderate CPU and RAM, as well as adequate screen quality, which may not be optimal for intensive tasks; however, it offers silent operation due to its fanless design.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for general tasks like web browsing or document work, both the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 may appear adequate, but their modest resolution and brightness levels might not stand out. Those interested in engineering and design where color accuracy matters, might find that these models don't deliver the wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB typically required for this work. For gaming and 3D applications, the lack of a high refresh rate combined with only adequate resolution and panel types on both laptops means they're not ideal for fast-paced visuals or intricate graphical details.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 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.
Cost
$418
$665
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Acer Aspire Vero 15 costs $665.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are equipped with Intel UHD and Intel Iris Xe graphics respectively, which provide fair performance for casual gaming and entry-level 3D work, but neither laptop is designed for high-end gaming or advanced 3D tasks due to their standard screen refresh rates and integrated GPUs. Both have capable CPUs, with the Vero 15 having a more powerful one, and while screen quality is satisfactory, neither offers the high refresh rates or the dedicated GPUs that serious gaming and intensive 3D applications demand.
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 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
6.9
7.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 to have very good portability, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.5
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 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 Spin 14 and the Acer Aspire Vero 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | Acer Aspire Vero 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $665 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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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Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | November 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and its compact design makes it easy to carry around. The battery lasts around seven hours of light use, so you only have to plug it in for a short time to get through a typical school day. The overall user experience is so-so; the display looks sharp but dim, and the touchpad is fairly responsive, albeit small."
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Matt Elliott | October 2021
"The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly Windows 11 laptop. Made with PCR plastic, the Acer Aspire Vero stands out from the midrange laptop pack with a funky, eco-friendly design. Powering Microsoft’s latest operating system is a Core i7 chip from Intel’s latest series, integrated Intel Xe graphics, and an ample 16GB of RAM. The laptop feels snappy, but its battery life disappoints. I also have a few quibbles with the display and keyboard, but they’re relatively minor. With a longer runtime, the Aspire Vero would earn a stronger recommendation for students or anyone looking for an eco-friendly, big-screen laptop."
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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.
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