The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is a budget-friendly option with a larger screen, longer battery life, and a fanless design for silent operation, but its performance may not be suitable for more demanding tasks. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while higher in price, offers better performance with a more powerful processor and double the RAM and storage, an OLED display for superior contrast and colors, and higher portability due to its lighter weight. Therefore, if high performance and premium display quality are important for tasks like engineering, 3D work, or general productivity, and budget is less of a constraint, the Samsung is a better fit. Conversely, for everyday tasks where cost and silent operation are priorities, the Acer is more appropriate. 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a higher-end CPU and more RAM than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14, providing better performance for demanding tasks. Additionally, the Galaxy Book2's OLED screen delivers superior color quality and contrast, and it's lighter with longer battery life, making it more portable and better for extended use away from power sources.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 in engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for these tasks, as well as double the RAM for more efficient multitasking, and a higher quality OLED screen that provides better color accuracy and contrast. While the Acer is lighter and silent due to its fanless design, which may appeal to those valuing portability and quiet operation, it has a lower-end CPU and GPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen with lower color coverage, rendering it less suitable for demanding engineering software and design work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.9/10
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.2/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360's higher resolution and brighter display provide a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience compared to the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14, whose fair screen might not be as sharp or vivid. When it comes to engineering and design, the Galaxy Book2 360 offers superior color accuracy with a wider range of colors, which is essential for precise visual work, while the Aspire 3 Spin may not reproduce colors as faithfully. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their poor refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visual performance during fast-paced scenes or rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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