Apple MacBook vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook and Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook and Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 34.3 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour White Obsidian black | Oxidant red
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz AMD A6 9220e / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB L2 - 1 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
RAM 512 MB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB -
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 -
Rated Speed 667 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - SanDisk
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 36 Wh
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 68K9
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