Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14, two laptops by Acer. Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 was launched in April 2023. There is only 3 months difference between Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 are members of Acer's Aspire 3 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Aspire 3 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14	April 2023	14.0"	319.8 x 227.9 x 18.9 mm	1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)
Acer Aspire 3 A314-36	January 2023	14.0"	328.3 x 217.2 x 18 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Acer Aspire 3 A314-23	January 2023	14.0"	328 x 219 x 24 mm	1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)
Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P	November 2022	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 18.9 mm	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
Acer Aspire 3 A315-59	January 2022	15.6"	362.9 x 241.3 x 19.9 mm	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
Acer Aspire 3 A315-58	October 2021	15.6"	363.4 x 238.4 x 19.9 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Acer Aspire 3 A317-53	January 2021	17.3"	403.5 x 263.7 x 20.9 mm	2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
GPU: Radeon 610M
8GB Ram
328 x 219 x 24 mm (12.91 x 8.62 x 0.94 inches)
Weight: 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)

Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Processor N100
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
4GB Ram
319.8 x 227.9 x 18.9 mm (12.59 x 8.97 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 over Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14

Weight	1.41 kg vs 1.54 kg	0.13 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	9.1 mm vs 9.2 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	0.49 TFLOPS vs 0.3 TFLOPS

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 over Acer Aspire 3 A314-23

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78% vs ~75.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Acer Aspire 3 A314-23

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs April 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Acer Aspire 3 A314-23

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 and the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)	1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)
Surface Area	718 cm2 (111.3 inches2)	729 cm2 (112.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.2%	~78%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.1 mm	~9.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	145Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 and the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 3 A314-23 weighs 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs), whereas the Aspire 3 Spin 14 weighs 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 1.41 kg

Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 1.54 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 24.00 mm

Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 18.90 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 7520U AMD Ryzen 3 7320U	Intel Processor N100 Intel Processor N200 Intel Core i3 N305
Base Frequency	2.8 GHz	0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	8	4
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics (24 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1066	732
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4013	2097
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1128	606
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4595	2214

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

Laptops with: Intel Processor N100

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	400 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	563.2 GFLOPS	460.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	128	192
TMUs	8	12
ROPs	4	6

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 has a FLOPS value of 0.49 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	4GB 8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x2 GB
RAM Clock	5500 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, the Aspire 3 A314-23 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Aspire 3 Spin 14's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Aspire 3 (A314-23)	Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	40 Wh	40 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 W	45 W
Full Charging Time	2:05 hr

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 40 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 40 Wh

Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 40 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 1 TB, the Aspire 3 A314-23 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Aspire 3 Spin 14's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Aspire 3 A314-23 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Aspire 3 Spin 14's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aspire 3 Spin 14 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 157 ppi

Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 offer the same maximum brightness of 250 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 250 nits

Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 250 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Acer Aspire 3 A314-23 vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Aspire 3 Spin 14 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 3 A314-23 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Aspire 3 A314-23 nor Aspire 3 Spin 14 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Aspire 3 A314-23 nor Aspire 3 Spin 14 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 3 A314-23 and Aspire 3 Spin 14 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes