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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize flexibility and saving money, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 might be the better choice because it is typically less expensive and offers a touchscreen with a 360-degree hinge for versatile use. The Maypug 15", on the other hand, could be better for tasks requiring a larger screen and may provide superior performance, making it suitable for more demanding applications. However, the larger size might affect portability, and it generally comes at a higher cost. When considering battery life, thinner laptops like the Acer might offer longer battery life at the expense of some performance, while the Maypug could have reduced battery life due to more powerful components. If your usage is mainly for general purposes and portability is key, the Acer could be preferable, whereas if your work involves engineering, 3D modeling, or gaming requiring high performance, the Maypug 15" might be the right investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Good for content creation
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.
Key differences
General Use
6.5
5.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair for general use, while the Maypug 15" 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
5.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for general use, the fair screen quality stems from an adequate balance of resolution and brightness, but it may fall short with its panel type, not providing the sharpest visuals. For engineering and design tasks, its fair classification likely indicates it covers enough of the color gamuts used in professional environments to suffice, but not at the top tier. Conversely, its poor rating for gaming and 3D is due to a refresh rate that isn't as high as gamers might prefer, even though it has a moderate resolution and panel type that can handle less demanding graphics workloads.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
5.1
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its Intel UHD Graphics Xe, which delivers fair performance for these tasks, while the Maypug 15" Laptop falls short with its less capable Intel UHD Graphics designed for the Celeron N5095, which leans towards poor gaming and 3D experience. Both have similar screen refresh rates, but the better GPU in the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 helps it manage gaming and 3D applications more effectively.
Engineering and Design
5.9
5.6
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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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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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