ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) and Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51). 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.

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ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) vs. Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.8 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), coral crush Graphite grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
VGA
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter, backpack Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EK1183T M - 304B
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