ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

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Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315). 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 Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
83 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.64 cm x 22.45 cm x 1.89 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Neutral grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Dual-Core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 2 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp; Input: noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS Antibacterial Guard Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number KM044W 24P
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