Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12" vs Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
Microsoft
33 Overall Score
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Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
Acer
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
No customer feedback yet
Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
60 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Acer 14" Aspire 14 AI Laptop receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its fast performance, crisp display, and great value for the price, especially with an i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD at $549. However, one verified reviewer strongly criticizes the clunky touchpad, poor bottom-firing speakers, and annoying backlight issue, warning it is not for those used to refined devices like a MacBook. A promotional review notes it meets expectations as a versatile device for a student.
Pros
- Fast performance with i7 processor
- Crisp and clear display
- Great value for the price at $549
- Lightweight and portable design
- Versatile for work, gaming, and TV
Cons
- Clunky touchpad
- Poor bottom-firing speakers
- Annoying backlight sleep issue
- Not for users used to premium devices like MacBook
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Display quality 2
Build quality 2
Touchpad quality 1
Speaker quality 1
Scores
Student
Compact
Entertainment
Developer
Business
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12" | Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-4650U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Intel Arc Graphics 140V★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2160 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.40 kg |
| Battery | — | 65 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (76th percentile)
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
No current pricing available
Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
Verdict
Winner: Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH
Scores 59 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.
