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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is more affordable, lighter, and comes with a touchscreen and very good heat management, making it suitable for general use such as web browsing or office tasks. On the contrary, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is priced higher but offers a more powerful processor, significantly more storage and memory, an OLED screen with higher brightness and resolution, and better performance across all tasks, including 3D rendering and engineering software. Bear in mind that the Acer is fanless and therefore silent, while the Asus has a better battery life but a higher weight, contributing to slightly less portability. Choose the Acer for casual use and cost savings, or the Asus for demanding applications, better display quality, and overall higher performance at the expense of a higher price and decreased portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED outshines the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 with superior CPU and RAM, a high-quality OLED display with better brightness and color accuracy, larger storage, and also boasts good keyboard and speaker quality, although it is less portable due to its slightly heavier weight and larger size. Meanwhile, the Acer provides a fair general-use experience with lower specs in CPU and RAM, a decent IPS screen, and longer battery life, along with silent operation and good portability due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.9
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better suited for engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor, larger RAM capacity, and high-quality OLED screen, which provide superior performance and visual clarity for complex tasks. In comparison, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a fair experience with its Intel i3 processor, less RAM, and an IPS screen, which still supports engineering use, but may not handle intensive workflows as efficiently.
Content Creation
7.0
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good.
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
7.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is 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.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its limited color gamut can make it less ideal for professionals who need precise color representation for engineering and design work. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-resolution OLED display, offers vibrant colors and deep contrasts that are beneficial for detailed engineering and creative tasks, although both laptops aren't tailored for gaming as their screens don't have the high refresh rates required for smooth motion in fast-paced games. General users will appreciate the clarity and viewing experience of the ASUS Vivobook for multimedia and productivity, while those in engineering and design may favor the ASUS for color accuracy despite neither being geared towards gaming enthusiasts.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.2
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
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 S 15 OLED 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 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $990 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean 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.
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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