Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P vs Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 Comparison

Laptop to replace

Change

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P

15.6 inches | November 2022

CHECK PRICE

Change

Acer Aspire 3 A314-36

14 inches | January 2023

CHECK PRICE

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P vs Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 Comparison Overview

Acer Aspire 3 A315-2...

See at AMAZON

Acer Aspire 3 A314-3...

See at AMAZON

Acer Aspire 3 A315-2...

See at AMAZON

Acer Aspire 3 A314-3...

See at AMAZON

In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36, two laptops by Acer. Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P was introduced to market in November 2022 and Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 was launched in January 2023. There is only 2 months difference between Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Click for Available Configurations of the Laptops

Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 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 A315-24P and Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P Key Specs

Launched in November 2022
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
GPU: Radeon 610M
8GB Ram
362.9 x 237.5 x 18.9 mm (14.29 x 9.35 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)

Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" TFT LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Processor N200
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
8GB Ram
328.3 x 217.2 x 18 mm (12.93 x 8.55 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 compares and decide which one is better for you.

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P over Acer Aspire 3 A314-36

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.9% vs ~75.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	8.8 mm vs 9.2 mm	0.4 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 112 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	250 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
WiFi Standard	v6 vs v5	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 over Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P

Weight	1.40 kg vs 1.78 kg	0.38 kg lighter
GPU FLOPS	0.74 TFLOPS vs 0.49 TFLOPS

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 and Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P

Launch Dates	November 2022 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
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 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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 A314-36 and Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
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 A315-24P vs Acer Aspire 3 A314-36: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P and the Acer Aspire 3 A314-36.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	862 cm2 (133.6 inches2)	713 cm2 (110.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.9%	~75.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.8 mm	~9.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P and the Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 3 A315-24P weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs), whereas the Aspire 3 A314-36 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P 1.78 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.94 kg

Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 1.40 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P 18.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.13 mm

Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 18.00 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17 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 A315-24P is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 is 0.10 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P vs Acer Aspire 3 A314-36: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 3 7320U AMD Ryzen 5 7520U	Intel Processor N200 Intel Core i3 N305
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	8	4
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1029	816
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	3732	2142
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1117	697
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4454	2327

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 A315-24P and Acer Aspire 3 A314-36.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U

Laptops with: Intel Processor N200

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	400 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1400 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	563.2 GFLOPS	0.74 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	0 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	128	256
TMUs	8	16
ROPs	4	8

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 A315-24P has a FLOPS value of 0.49 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.74 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5500 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Aspire 3 A315-24P and the Aspire 3 A314-36, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 (A315-24P)	Acer Aspire 3 (A314-36)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
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

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

Battery Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P 40 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.07 Wh

Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 40 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.93 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Aspire 3 A315-24P and the Aspire 3 A314-36 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
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 A315-24P vs Acer Aspire 3 A314-36: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P and Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 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. Aspire 3 A315-24P has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Aspire 3 A314-36 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Aspire 3 A315-24P is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Aspire 3 A314-36's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aspire 3 A315-24P features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 143 PPI

Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 112 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Aspire 3 A315-24P offers a higher maximum brightness of 250 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P 250 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 220 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P vs Acer Aspire 3 A314-36 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Aspire 3 A315-24P features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 3 A314-36 (v5).

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 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 have USB-A ports. Aspire 3 A315-24P has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Aspire 3 A314-36 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 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 A315-24P nor Aspire 3 A314-36 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 feature an HDMI port. Aspire 3 A315-24P offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Aspire 3 A314-36 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

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 A315-24P nor Aspire 3 A314-36 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 3 A315-24P and Aspire 3 A314-36 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	v5
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
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