Acer Aspire R14 R3-471T

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

2
Bad:

3

Pros:

Zero air gap touch controls
Affordable with solid performance
Attractive wellbuilt design

Cons:

Lackluster display
Limited feedback on keyboard

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Last revision on December 20, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Zero air gap touch controls
Affordable with solid performance
Attractive wellbuilt design
Battery life
Decent performance due to dedicated graphics card
Design
Touchpad and touchscreen

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lackluster display
Limited feedback on keyboard
Unwieldy in tablet form
Build quality
Pressure on the screen causes image distortions
One USB 3.0 port only
Glaretype screen
Fan characteristics
Temperature development

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Acer Aspire R 14 (R3-471T-77HT) is a moderately priced convertible-hybrid laptop with a large screen and a Core i7 processor for speed. Its dual hinge offers versatility, but it lags behind competitors in terms of screen quality and overall...

By PC Mag on July 21, 2015

The Acer Aspire R14 is an affordable convertible ultrabook, with a sleek attractive plastic design and a potent Intel Core i5-4210U CPU. The Aspire R14's well built 360 degree hinge makes it easy to switch between modes and the Zero Air Gap design makes...

By Notebook Review on March 13, 2015

The Acer Aspire R 14 is one of the few convertibles that will offer a Broadwell Core i5 processor for under $600 these days. In order to meet the low price-point though Acer had to cut some corners, which include, among others, crafting a rather bulky...

By ultrabookreview.com on March 07, 2015

Acer Aspire R14 Acer has a convertible with 360° hinges in its product line with its Aspire R14. We liked the review sample's design and solid looks. Unfortunately, the build exhibits some shortcomings, such as the components' transitions and the screen...

By NotebookCheck on February 23, 2015

For around $600, the Acer Aspire R 14 puts a tablet plus in your hands. It also puts a real laptop in your hands with a real keyboard that can do real work pounding that keyboard. If nothing else, the R 14 will certainly end the juggling of laptop and...

By channelpronetwork.com on February 06, 2015

It is not enough to be just a traditional clamshell laptop nowadays. Today's laptops have to twist, rotate and flip. They have to transform into tablets too. In addition, they have to support newfangled usage modes with names such as "tent" and "stand"....

By AsiaOne on December 29, 2014

Acer Aspire R14 R3-471T

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