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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers more storage, higher RAM, and a newer generation i3 processor, which makes it better for general use and multitasking compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, which has less storage and RAM, and an older Celeron processor. The Acer also has a touchscreen with better resolution and an IPS display, providing better color and viewing angles, which is beneficial for design and photo editing tasks. However, the Acer is typically more expensive than the ASUS. The ASUS offers a larger screen size but lower display quality with a TN panel and is not a touchscreen. It is cheaper and thus may be a better option for those with a tight budget who mainly need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Good for content creation
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
6.5
5.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
5.9
5.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 are both poor for engineering and design, though the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i3 processor, double the RAM, and better integrated graphics, alongside a higher quality IPS screen, which are all crucial for engineering and design applications, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a weaker Celeron processor, less RAM, lower-tier integrated graphics, and a lower quality TN screen, making it less suitable for such tasks.
Content Creation
7.0
5.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a color-accurate display with higher resolution, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and document editing, which is why it's fair for general use and engineering, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming. The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen lacks in resolution and color accuracy compared to the Acer, leading to a poor experience across the board for all three uses. For engineering and design tasks specifically, lacking a wide color gamut on both models means less precision in color-sensitive work, whereas for gaming, both laptops' displays fall short on delivering smooth visuals due to low refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
$240
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 costs $240.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a somewhat better experience for gaming and 3D tasks, thanks to its superior integrated GPU, the Intel UHD Graphics Xe, and IPS display, which generally provides better color reproduction and viewing angles compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's older Intel UHD Graphics 600 and lower-quality TN panel. Both laptops are limited to a 60 Hz screen refresh rate, but the Acer's slightly better GPU and screen quality make it the more suitable option for such tasks, despite neither being ideal for intensive gaming.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 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 Go 15 has good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $240 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.46 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 200 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 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
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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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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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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