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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and slightly better performance in general, 3D tasks, and engineering applications at a slightly higher cost, then go for the ASUS Vivobook 15X. However, if you prefer a device with touchscreen capability, better portability due to its more compact size and lower price, then the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 would be a fit, keeping in mind that it has less storage capacity than the Vivobook. Additionally, the color accuracy and contrast are better suited for general use on the Acer, while the ASUS might be slightly better for intensive gaming despite neither being designed specifically for that purpose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good for general use
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is fair for general use due to its adequate CPU and RAM for basic tasks, decent screen quality, silent operation, and relatively light weight, making it portable with manageable battery life, but it falls short in storage and speaker quality. The ASUS Vivobook 15X also falls into the fair category for general use because it offers similar CPU and RAM capabilities, a satisfactory screen, and reasonable portability, but it has limitations in battery life and lacks in keyboard and speaker quality, with the tradeoff of a larger screen size compared to the Acer.
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
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X have similar screen quality.
Both the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X likely have screens with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, but may not have the color accuracy needed for professional design work. With fair screen quality for engineering and design, the displays probably cover enough color space to be usable for non-critical tasks, but professionals needing precise color replication would find them lacking. For gaming and 3D, the importance of high refresh rates means both models fall short, likely offering a less smooth experience for fast-paced visual content.
Build Quality
6.2
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
$525
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
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Key similarities
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 15X to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated GPUs—Intel UHD Graphics Xe and AMD Vega 7 respectively—which provide moderate graphics power. Additionally, each has a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but may not be ideal for more competitive or fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 15X to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.0
7.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 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 ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | ASUS Vivobook 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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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Rtings
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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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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