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Updated June 22, 2024·

For everyday tasks, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers good value with its budget-friendly price, decent performance, and versatile 2-in-1 design, though it falls short in gaming and intensive tasks due to its basic processor and lack of a dedicated GPU. Its portability and silent operation make it suitable for on-the-go use, with a good battery life and a lightweight build. The touchscreen and included stylus enhance its usability for note-taking and casual drawing. In contrast, the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is a powerhouse designed for professionals who need top-tier performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering workloads. Its high-end processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU make it capable of handling the most demanding applications. The vibrant Mini LED display with a high refresh rate and resolution is ideal for tasks that require color accuracy and smooth visuals. It also offers a robust build quality, excellent keyboard, and a suite of high-speed ports, including Thunderbolt 4. However, it's significantly more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travelers. Ultimately, if portability, budget, and general use are your priorities, the Acer is a solid choice. But if you require uncompromising performance for professional workloads and can manage the higher price and reduced portability, the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is the way to go. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
  • Very good for general use
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Best in class overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good speakers
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

6.5
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio 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
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is best in class for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is excellent for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good.

Software Development

6.9
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio 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.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
7.4
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$418
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
$2,999
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The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio costs $2,999.
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Key similarities

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Battery

8.0 Hours
Aspire 3 Spin 14
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has 9 hours of battery life.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14MSI Creator 16 AI Studio

GENERAL

Price
$418
$2,999
Release Date
April 1, 2023March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74''14'' x 10.2'' x 0.79''
Weight
3.31 lbs4.39 lbs
Width
12.6"14.01"
Depth
9"10.22"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-N305Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
128 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
1920 x 12003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits1000 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.2/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
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."

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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 MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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