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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is a budget-friendly option and may offer a solid balance of performance and cost for general use and lightweight tasks. However, if you are looking for better performance for more intensive engineering tasks, content creation, or light gaming, the Lenovo Yoga 6, though slightly more expensive, provides a stronger processor. The Yoga 6 is also more compact and lightweight, making it more portable, and it has a higher resolution screen which is better for multimedia consumption. Choose the Acer for a more budget-conscious choice and the Lenovo if you are willing to invest more for improved performance and portability. 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 Lenovo Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is better for general use than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 largely due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which means smoother multitasking and faster overall performance. Additionally, the Lenovo offers significantly longer battery life and a higher-quality screen, enhancing the user experience for day-to-day activities, though it is slightly less portable than the Acer.
Engineering and Design
5.9
7.0
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM for handling complex tasks, and a higher-quality GPU for rendering, while also having a brighter and more color-accurate screen. In comparison, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a less capable Intel i3 processor, less RAM, and an Intel UHD Graphics GPU that is adequate for basic tasks but not optimized for intensive engineering software or design work.
Content Creation
7.0
7.6
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Yoga 6 is somewhat better.
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
7.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is 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
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14's screen quality is adequate for general tasks due to its resolution and brightness but falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals. The Lenovo Yoga 6, offering higher brightness and resolution, performs well for engineering and design where color accuracy is key, yet like the Acer, it lacks the high refresh rate needed for the best 3D gaming experience. Both of these laptops, while serviceable for everyday activities, won’t satisfy gaming enthusiasts or professionals who need the most fluent and crisp visuals for fast-paced games or high-end graphics work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 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
$1,045
$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 Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated GPUs, which are suitable for moderate gaming but may struggle with more demanding titles. Additionally, while both have IPS displays with standard refresh rates that can deliver decent screen quality for gaming, they are not optimal for high-end gaming that would benefit from higher refresh rates and specialized GPUs.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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