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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP 15" Laptop involves several key considerations. If you prioritize a convertible design and touchscreen for versatile use, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 would be suitable, as it offers these features along with a higher resolution and a slightly better portability due to its smaller size. However, for a slightly larger screen and a traditional laptop experience, the HP 15" may appeal more, but it lacks a touchscreen and is slightly less portable due to the bigger size. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and processor, making them fairly comparable for general use. If you're looking for a backlit keyboard and numeric pad, the HP 15" includes these, while the Acer Aspire does not. Neither laptop is designed for intensive gaming or high-demand engineering tasks. The Acer appears to be slightly more expensive, but the price difference may be justified if a convertible touch-enabled device better fits your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Good for content creation
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
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
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP 15" Laptop offer sufficient resolution and brightness, along with a suitable panel type, which makes them adequate for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. However, for engineering and design work, these models might not deliver the preferred color accuracy and wide color gamuts needed to precisely represent visuals, potentially hindering detailed design tasks that rely on color fidelity. For 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rates found in both models could detract from the smoothness and responsiveness that are essential for highly dynamic visual content, although their resolutions and panel types may still ensure a basic level of clarity and image quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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.
Cost
$422
$354
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$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $422 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $354.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.5
6.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both only fair for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a balance between performance and versatility with its moderate processor and RAM, coupled with a smaller, higher resolution touch screen with good brightness and color accuracy, lending it utility as both a laptop and a tablet, maintaining "silent, fanless" operation and good battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The HP 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP 15" Laptop have GPUs that can handle gaming and 3D applications decently but may not perform well with high-end games or demanding 3D software due to limitations in their graphics capabilities. While both laptops have screens suitable for everyday use, their refresh rates might not be high enough for smooth gameplay, and their CPUs, although competent for general tasks, could struggle with more intensive gaming and 3D workloads.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 15" Laptop to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 15" Laptop are both equipped with similar entry-level CPUs and RAM, which may limit performance for demanding engineering work, and they have integrated GPUs that aren't ideal for complex design tasks. However, the Acer has a better screen resolution and aspect ratio which can be more suitable for design, but the HP has a larger screen and a silent, fanless operation offering a quieter work environment.
Content Creation
7.0
6.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for software development.
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.
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 HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.0
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and HP 15" Laptop both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$422 | $354 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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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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."
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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