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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is typically more expensive, but it offers double the storage, double the RAM, and a newer, slightly better processor than the Gateway 14.1". It also has a higher resolution touchscreen with a more productivity-friendly aspect ratio. The Gateway is less expensive and slightly lighter, but it comes with less storage, less RAM, and an older, less powerful processor. If you prioritize performance and productivity features and can handle a slightly higher price, the Acer is the better choice. However, if your main concern is saving money and you can make do with lower performance and no touchscreen, then the Gateway could be suitable. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
  • Good for content creation
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
  • The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.

Key differences

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General Use

6.5
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
5.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
5.8
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
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.

Software Development

6.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
5.8
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
5.3/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
6.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
5.1
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.

Cost

$418
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
$99
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The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
5.4
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
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
5.5
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 Gateway 14.1" are both poor for engineering and design.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gateway 14.1" has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 Spin 14
14.1"
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Gateway 14.1" both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14Gateway 14.1"
Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14Gateway 14.1"

GENERAL

Price
$418
$99
Release Date
April 1, 2023August 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74''13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75''
Weight
3.31 lbs3.35 lbs
Width
12.6"13.1"
Depth
9"8.78"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-N305Intel Celeron N4020
RAM
8 GB4 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
128 GB64 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 WhUnknown

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14.1"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits208 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/105.1/10
Portability Score
8.2/108.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/105.3/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
21
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14

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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."

Gateway 14.1"

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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."

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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 Gateway

Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.

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