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Updated March 22, 2024·

When choosing between the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP Spectre x360 14, consider that the HP Spectre offers higher performance, better build quality, and additional features such as a more vibrant display and superior battery life, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and those requiring a premium experience. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin offers good value for everyday use at a lower price point, but with compromises in performance and luxury features. Decide based on whether you prioritize cost savings for general tasks or are willing to invest in a higher-end device for improved performance and features. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
  • The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360 14.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

6.5
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
8.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.

Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
8.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
8.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good.

Software Development

6.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
8.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 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.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$418
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
$1,630
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The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
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Key similarities

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Battery

8.0 Hours
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Spectre x360 14
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the HP Spectre x360 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14HP Spectre x360 14
Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14HP Spectre x360 14

GENERAL

Price
$418
$1,630
Release Date
April 1, 2023January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74''12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67''
Weight
3.31 lbs3.45 lbs
Width
12.6"12.35"
Depth
9"8.68"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-N305Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
128 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh68 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 12002880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits384 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.2/108.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/109.8/10
Webcam
720p2160p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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 14

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Rami Tabari | February 2024
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium 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 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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