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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, consider the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17; it has a more powerful processor, additional memory, and a dedicated graphics card. Despite a higher cost, it also offers a larger storage capacity and better suitability for intensive gaming. However, it is heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, suitable for general use and carrying around, but its performance is limited compared to the ASUS, particularly for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.5
8.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very 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 as it features modest hardware such as an Intel i3 processor and 8 GB of RAM, which is sufficient for basic tasks but may not handle intensive applications smoothly; it offers silent, fanless operation and a 2-in-1 convertible form factor for versatility but with less battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which is more powerful than the integrated Intel UHD Graphics Xe in the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14. Additionally, while both laptops have a similar screen refresh rate, the ASUS's larger screen and better overall screen quality contribute to a more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.9
8.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14, with its basic Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, is adequate for lighter engineering tasks and casual design work, but may struggle with more demanding software due to modest processing power and integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.0
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
When considering the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for general use, the screen's modest resolution and brightness levels are adequate for everyday tasks, but its panel type might not offer the best color reproduction or viewing angles. For engineering and design on the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, the higher screen resolution and wider color gamuts enhance detail and color accuracy, essential for precision work. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which, while sufficient for general use and engineering, are less ideal for 3D applications and gaming that benefit from smoother motion and quicker image updates.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.18 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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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