Aspire Lite 14 AL14-31P-36ZY 2023 (13th Gen Intel i3-N300, 8GB, 256GB, 14″ WUXGA)

Acer has introduced two models from its Aspire series to the Nepali market: the Aspire Lite 16 and the Aspire Lite 14. Both laptops cater to different user needs while maintaining affordability and functionality. Here’s a detailed look at both Acer Aspire Lite 14 and Aspire Lite 16 laptops, including their price in Nepal.

Acer Aspire Lite Laptops Overview

Display and Design

The Aspire Lite 16 features a sleek, traditional design in Silver, measuring 17.9mm in thickness and weighing 1.81 kg. It comes with a 16-inch IPS LCD screen with a matte and anti-glare finish, offering a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a 60Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Aspire Lite 14 also has a minimalistic design in Silver, with minimal branding on the lid. This model houses a 14-inch TFT LCD panel with a ComfyView matte finish, maintaining the same WUXGA resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.

Performance and Memory

Powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500H processor from the Raptor Lake series, the Aspire Lite 16 offers robust performance. It is equipped with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD, ensuring quick data access and smooth multitasking. Conversely, the Aspire Lite 14 houses an Intel i3-N300 processor with eight cores and eight threads, clocking up to 3.8 GHz. It includes 8GB of DDR5 onboard RAM and a 512GB NVMe Gen 3 SSD for storage. This model is not upgradable, emphasizing a fixed hardware configuration.

Connectivity

The Aspire Lite 16 provides versatile connectivity options, including three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port, Ethernet, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.1. It also integrates TPM 2.0 for enhanced security measures. Meanwhile, the Aspire Lite 14 offers a decent selection of ports, including one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, an HDMI 1.4 port, a MicroSD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It supports standard wireless connectivity but does not include advanced options like WiFi 6E.

Battery and Other Features

The Aspire Lite 16 is equipped with a 3-cell Li-ion battery with a capacity of 62.7 Wh, and it comes with a 100W AC adapter for charging. Additional features include a chiclet keyboard, multi-touch trackpad, 720p HD webcam, stereo speakers, and dual-array microphones. In contrast, the Aspire Lite 14 draws power from a 45Wh battery, ensuring adequate usage time for basic tasks. It features a non-backlit TKL keyboard, integrated Intel UHD graphics, and runs on the Windows 11 Home operating system.