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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is a more budget-friendly option that offers basic features like less memory and storage, while the LG Gram 16 costs more but has double the memory, a more powerful processor, and significantly higher storage. The LG Gram is lighter, making it more portable, and its larger, higher resolution screen is better for detail-intensive work. If long battery life is crucial, the LG Gram also lasts longer on a single charge. Conversely, if you need a device for light tasks like browsing and don't mind a heavier build and regular charging, the Acer may suffice, especially if you're looking to save money. 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 LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 due to a more powerful CPU and double the amount of RAM, leading to better multitasking and smoother operation, alongside a superior screen with higher resolution and brightness. Additionally, the LG Gram boasts longer battery life and is lighter, enhancing its portability, which when combined with a larger and better-quality screen, makes it more suited for varied general use compared to the Acer.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the LG Gram 16 are limited in gaming and 3D applications mainly due to their integrated graphics units which are less powerful compared to dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both have a screen refresh rate of only 60Hz, which is lower than the faster rates preferred for gaming that make motion appear smoother.
Engineering and Design
5.9
7.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The LG Gram 16 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for engineering and design due to its superior main processor, increased memory, and a more powerful integrated graphics unit, all of which are critical for complex software used in these fields. Additionally, the LG Gram boasts a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy, which is essential for precise design work; however, the Acer offers a touchscreen that can be advantageous for certain design tasks but falls short in raw performance. Both are highly portable and offer fanless operation for quiet work environments, with the LG Gram having a slight edge in speaker and keyboard quality.
Content Creation
7.0
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both good for content creation, though the LG Gram 16 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
7.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 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
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 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 sufficient resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and casual content consumption, but its limited color gamut hinders precision for professionals in engineering and design. The LG Gram 16 excels in offering a high-resolution display and better brightness, with a wider color gamut that benefits precision work, yet like the Acer, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops are less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens do not support high refresh rates that provide the smoother visuals critical for these activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
7.0
The LG Gram 16 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
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 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."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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