ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

plastic build quality

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 VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
69 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Cool silver Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7730U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
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 VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
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 BQ165W 23P
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