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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is significantly less expensive, providing a budget option with moderate storage, memory, and a basic processor suitable for general use activities. Its lighter weight and smaller screen make it more portable, but it may not handle intensive tasks well. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360, while more costly, offers larger storage, more memory, and a higher-end processor, making it more capable of handling demanding engineering or 3D/machine learning tasks. It also has a larger, higher-resolution screen, potentially making it less portable but better for productivity and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
8.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 outshines the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 in general use due to its superior main processor, which is much faster, double the RAM for multitasking, and higher screen resolution with wider color coverage that enhances visual experience. Additionally, it offers better portability despite a slightly larger screen, longer battery life, and higher build quality, along with superior keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 primarily because it has a more powerful graphics unit and a higher quality display. The Spectre’s superior processor and larger high-resolution screen also contribute to a smoother and more visually immersive gaming experience compared to the more modest performance and display capabilities of the Aspire.
Engineering and Design
5.9
8.0
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 leads in engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, along with a higher RAM capacity, resulting in better performance for demanding tasks when compared to the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14, which has a more modest Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics Xe as well as less RAM. Additionally, the Spectre x360 has a superior screen with a higher resolution, which contributes to finer details and more workspace, crucial for intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.0
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 offers an adequate display that meets the needs of everyday tasks and some professional work, thanks to its resolution and brightness, but may lack the wide color range critical for precision in engineering and design. The HP Spectre x360 provides a high-quality visual experience with sharper resolution and better brightness, coupled with a broader color palette which is essential for accurate color representation in engineering and design projects. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their refresh rates are not high enough to deliver the fluid motion graphics that these activities demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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
$1,000
$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 HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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