HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) vs Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more storage and is newer. The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Battery life HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 should last longer on a charge: it has a 68 Wh battery against 40 Wh.
- Storage HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Age HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is the newer model (2025 against 2023).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 21.5 hours).
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2025.
Choose the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 if…
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.5 kg.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel Core i3-N305 copes well with everyday tasks.
- You'd like to use it as a tablet too: it folds or detaches into one.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 leads on battery and weight and performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-N305 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5-5200 | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | — |
| HDR | None | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | MPP 2.0 | — |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 lasts longer on a charge and charges over USB-C, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is a little lighter.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 21.5 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Battery capacity | 68 Wh | 40 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | barrel (DC-in) |
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 313 x 219.9 x 18.4 mm | 319.8 x 227.9 x 18.9 mm |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | Convertible (folder) |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Pure Silver |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 2x USB-C 10Gbps (USB PD 3.1 charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort), 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio, 1x DC-in |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | — |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | No | — |
| Keyboard | Full-size, soft gray keyboard; Copilot key; mic mute key | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Multi-touch gestures, Microsoft Precision Touchpad, moisture resistant, antimicrobial coating |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost | 2 speakers, stereo |
| Microphones | integrated dual array digital microphones | built-in microphone |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic mute key | Kensington lock slot, BIOS user and supervisor passwords |
Software and model
The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14 (2025) | Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home in S mode |
| Model number | D77FKEA | NX.KN1AA.005 |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |