Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple user interface

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

minimal connectivity options

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

efficient intel processor

reasonable price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.03 cm 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black | Oxidant red Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
CPU AMD A6 9220e / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 68K9 AM016T
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