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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize higher performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering work, and don't mind a slightly heavier laptop with a higher price, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is recommended. It offers more storage, twice the RAM, and a more powerful processor which can also handle some gaming. On the other hand, if you want something more affordable, with a decent performance for general use, and value a touchscreen with better portability, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 may suit you. You'll get less storage and a less powerful processor, which may not be ideal for demanding software applications. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
  • Good for general use
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall build quality

Key differences

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General Use

6.5
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.

Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
6.3
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
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
7.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
7.6
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for content creation, and software development.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$418
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
$908
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The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities

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Software Development

6.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
7.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to be good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Vivobook S 15
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 ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 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 S 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14ASUS Vivobook S 15
Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14ASUS Vivobook S 15

GENERAL

Price
$418
$908
Release Date
April 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74''14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74''
Weight
3.31 lbs3.97 lbs
Width
12.6"14.17"
Depth
9"9.17"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-N305AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
01
Storage
128 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh70 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits267 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107/10
Portability Score
8.2/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/106.8/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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."

ASUS Vivobook S 15

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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."

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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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