Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.56 kg
Colour Shale black Graphite
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Toshiba -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 76 Watt
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number C6GJ -
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