Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

solid build quality

includes USB-C port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.095 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Plastic
Colour Oxidant red Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 4810 mAh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
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
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
Model Number P71F EK160TS
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