ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409FA) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314). 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 14 (X409FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

easy portability

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 14 (X409FA) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Slate grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) 1.32 W/kg (body), 1.32 W/kg (head), 1.32 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EK034T 23P
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