ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

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Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) 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 ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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 Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Eclipse grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) 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 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift 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 N3003W 23P
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