ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314). 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.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

robust thermal management

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

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 ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Off black Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 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 LL093W 23P
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