Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) and MSI Modern 15 (A11ML). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor speed

lightweight design

solid build quality

average display quality

limited graphics performance

short battery life

no backlit keyboard

MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

good battery life

affordable price

average cpu performance

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) and MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.99 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Pure silver Carbon grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-22) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Military-Grade, Cooler Boost 3 technology
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number R62Z 457UK
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