Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH Steel Gray 2025
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 16" NP964QHA-KG2US Moonstone Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH Steel Gray 2025
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
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 16" NP964QHA-KG2US Moonstone Gray 2025
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Scores
Specifications
| Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 16" NP964QHA-KG2US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc 140V |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45 percent | Super AMOLED |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.40 kg★ | 1.69 kg |
| Battery | 65 Wh | 76 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH Steel Gray 2025
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 16" NP964QHA-KG2US Moonstone Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.