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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a longer battery life and a touchscreen for convenience, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 could be a good fit, especially for light tasks and media consumption with its high-resolution touchscreen. However, if superior performance for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software is important to you, despite the slightly higher cost, the ASUS Vivobook 14 with a more powerful processor and more storage would be more suitable. Keep in mind, the ASUS Vivobook doesn't have a touchscreen and comes with a slightly smaller battery. Both laptops offer similar portability and build quality, making them decent choices for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for content creation.
If you prioritize a more vivid and color-accurate display for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, neither the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 nor the ASUS Vivobook 14 would be the best choice due to limitations in color gamut coverage. For everyday tasks like browsing the web or streaming video, both laptops will suffice with their fair screen quality, but don't expect exceptionally sharp or bright visuals. Gamers and those interested in 3D rendering will find the display refresh rates lacking on these models, which can hinder the smoothness and responsiveness of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$480
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $480.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.5
6.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both only fair for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers moderate performance with sufficient CPU power and RAM for general tasks, but its screen quality and battery life may not satisfy those who need a laptop for longer, untethered work sessions or superior visual experience. The ASUS Vivobook 14 also provides adequate CPU and memory for everyday use, balances it with satisfactory portability, and comes with similar trade-offs in screen quality and battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 ASUS Vivobook 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is equipped with an Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics Xe, which provides modest gaming capabilities, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has a slightly more powerful Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics, offering a small improvement in performance for gaming and 3D tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and quality, with IPS panels and a maximum refresh rate of 60Hz, but neither is designed for high-performance gaming which often requires faster refresh rates and higher-end GPUs.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 14 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
Both the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 are equipped with 8 GB of RAM, which is suitable but not top-of-the-line for engineering and design tasks; the Acer operates with a less powerful Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, while the ASUS sports a better Intel i5 processor and superior graphics. Additionally, the Acer offers a higher resolution touchscreen suited for design work but might fall behind in performance and multitasking compared to the ASUS, which offers better processing power and graphics but a lower standard resolution display without a touchscreen.
Content Creation
7.0
6.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | ASUS Vivobook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $480 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.79" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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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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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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