The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers versatility as a budget-friendly 2-in-1 convertible used as both a laptop and tablet, with an adequate screen resolution and silent, fanless operation, but with modest storage and memory. Consider the Acer for cost savings and flexible use, or the Jumper for increased capabilities at a moderate price uptick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
Good for content creation
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.0/10
6.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 14" 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
6.9/10
6.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both only fair for software development, though the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
6.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Jumper 14" Laptop offer screens that provide an acceptable viewing experience due to their adequate resolution and brightness, but they may lack the crispness and vibrancy of higher-end displays. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops' displays might fall short in delivering the full spectrum of color precision required for professional-grade work, as they do not cover the wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. For 3D and gaming, the screens may not be as smooth or responsive due to lower refresh rates, while their resolution and panel technology provide only a basic level of detail and image quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability, though the Jumper 14" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
5.1/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$247
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers fair performance for gaming and 3D applications largely because of its slightly more capable UHD Graphics Xe, while the Jumper 14" Laptop falls behind due to its weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the GPU plays a crucial role in gaming and 3D tasks, making the Acer a better option despite neither being particularly suited for high-end gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
5.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a CPU and GPU that provide decent performance for engineering and design, along with a high-quality IPS screen that has better resolution, which is very important for such tasks; whereas the Jumper 14" Laptop, despite having more RAM, comes with a weaker CPU and GPU, and a lower quality screen, making it less suitable for demanding applications common in engineering and design use. Additionally, while both have similar or good portability, and fair keyboard quality which are somewhat important, these factors do not compensate for the Jumper's limitations in core performance areas essential for engineering and design work.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Jumper 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
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."
"For the vast majority of people looking for a beautiful, affordable, and portable laptop, the Jumper EZbook S5 is a perfect choice. It’s surprisingly capable of things like web browsing, Office, webmail, and beyond. The experience offers a few compromises when it comes to more intensive tasks, but for college students looking to save money, or someone looking to buy their kid a basic daily-use laptop, this is truly one great option."
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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.
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