Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14", two laptops from Acer and HP. Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 was introduced to market in January 2024 and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" was launched in March 2025. There is 14 months difference between Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" so it would still give an advantage to younger EliteBook 6 G1q 14".

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Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" are members of HP's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71	August 2025	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 19.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Predator Triton 14 PT14-52	May 2025	14.0"	321.8 x 221 x 17.31 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71	May 2025	14.5"	323.9 x 254.7 x 20.8 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 AI OLED SFG14-75	May 2025	14.0"	312.4 x 227.4 x 9.7 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Acer Nitro Lite 16	April 2025	16.0"	362.2 x 248.47 x 22.9 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	April 2025	18.0"	400.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm	3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	357.7 x 264 x 19.95 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16S AI AN16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	356.8 x 275.5 x 12.1-20.0 mm	2.18 kg (4.81 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" TFT LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1305U,Intel Core i5 1334U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB,16GB Ram
321.7 x 206.6 x 19.4 mm (12.67 x 8.13 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100),Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100),Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
318.6 x 224.3 x 17 mm (12.54 x 8.83 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 over HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.3% vs ~79.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.9 mm vs 8.6 mm	2.7 mm thinner bezels
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" over Acer Aspire 3 A324-53

Weight	1.44 kg vs 1.45 kg	0.01 kg lighter
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	2.3 TFLOPS vs 1.3 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 1920 x 1080	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" and Acer Aspire 3 A324-53

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs March 2025	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
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
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" and Acer Aspire 3 A324-53

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14": Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 and the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14".

Physical Specs
Weight	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
Surface Area	665 cm2 (103 inches2)	715 cm2 (110.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.3%	~79.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.9 mm	~8.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 and the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 3 A324-53 weighs 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs), whereas the EliteBook 6 G1q 14" weighs 1.44 kg (3.18 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 A324-53 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" 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 A324-53 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14": Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1305U Intel Core i5 1334U	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Base Frequency	1.6 GHz	2.98 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	5 (1P + 4E)	8
Number of Threads	6	8
L3 Cache	10 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	4 nm

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 A324-53 and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14".

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)	Adreno X1-45
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	280 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1250 MHz	1107 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	30 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.3 TFLOPS	2.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	3.2 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	512	1024
TMUs	32	48
ROPs	16	24

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 A324-53 has a FLOPS value of 1.3 TFLOPS whereas the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" ' has a FLOPS value of 2.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The EliteBook 6 G1q 14" provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Aspire 3 A324-53's RAM capacity of 8 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 (A324-53)	HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
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	45.6 Wh	48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the EliteBook 6 G1q 14" features a higher battery capacity of 48 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Aspire 3 A324-53's 46 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
Both laptops, the Aspire 3 A324-53 and the EliteBook 6 G1q 14" have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	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 A324-53 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14": Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 and HP EliteBook 6 G1q 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 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Aspire 3 A324-53 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the EliteBook 6 G1q 14"'s total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the EliteBook 6 G1q 14" features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The EliteBook 6 G1q 14" offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 A324-53 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
EliteBook 6 G1q 14" features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 3 A324-53 (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 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" have USB-A ports. Aspire 3 A324-53 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" have USB Type-C ports. Aspire 3 A324-53 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has 2x USB 4.0 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 A324-53 nor EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 14" feature an HDMI port. Aspire 3 A324-53 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while EliteBook 6 G1q 14" offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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 A324-53 nor EliteBook 6 G1q 14" has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 3 A324-53 and EliteBook 6 G1q 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No