Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51, two laptops by Acer. Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 was introduced to market in August 2024 and Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 was launched in January 2024. There is only 7 months difference between Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 are members of Acer'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 A325-42 and Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 Key Specs

Launched in August 2024
15.6" TFT LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
360.8 x 253.3 x 19.3 mm (14.2 x 9.97 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)

Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 3 100U,Intel Core 5 120U,Intel Core 7 150U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB,16GB Ram
318.5 x 225.5 x 18.9 mm (12.54 x 8.88 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 over Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51

Side Bezel Thickness	7.7 mm vs 8.5 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.8 TFLOPS vs 1.3 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 over Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Weight	1.50 kg vs 1.79 kg	0.29 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.1% vs ~73.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 100 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 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 200 nits	Brighter Screen
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 and Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Launch Dates	August 2024 vs January 2024	Both laptops are recent models
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
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
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 Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 and Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Surface Area	914 cm2 (141.6 inches2)	718 cm2 (111.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.4%	~79.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.7 mm	~8.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 3 A325-42 weighs 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs), whereas the Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 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 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

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 A325-42 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 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
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 A325-42 vs Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U	Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6 (2P + 4E)
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	16 MB	10 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 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 A325-42 and Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U

Laptops with: Intel Core 3 100U,Intel Core 5 120U,Intel Core 7 150U

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GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	1250 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS	1.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	448	512
TMUs	28	32
ROPs	8	16

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 A325-42 has a FLOPS value of 1.8 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51, 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 (A325-42)	Acer Aspire Spin 14 (ASP14-51)
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.	✖ 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	55 Wh	53 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

Moreover, the Aspire 3 A325-42 boasts a larger battery capacity of 55 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51's53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Aspire 3 A325-42 and the Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 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 A325-42 vs Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 and Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 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 A325-42 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Aspire 3 A325-42 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Aspire 3 A325-42 vs Acer Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 3 A325-42 (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 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 have USB Type-C ports. Aspire 3 A325-42 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 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
Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Aspire 3 A325-42 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 feature an HDMI port. Aspire 3 A325-42 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 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
Aspire 3 A325-42 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 3 A325-42 and Aspire Spin 14 ASP14-51 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	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x 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	Thunderbolt 4
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	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No