ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) 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 VivoBook S15 (S530UA) 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 VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

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 S15 (S530UA) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Firmament green Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 3-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) 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 - 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 EJ490T 23P
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