Acer Aspire Slim 8GB vs HP 14-ep0299nr

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: HP 14-ep0299nr

HP 14-ep0299nr takes 7.3 weighted points vs 4, winning on Storage, Pixel Density, Thickness. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Highly Rated

Acer Aspire Slim 8GB

Intel Core 3 N355 · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.5 (580)
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Winner

HP 14-ep0299nr

Intel Core i3-N305 · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.4 (279)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryAspire Slim 8GB14-ep0299nr
Gaming2.1/102/10
Productivity3/104.2/10
Programming2.3/103/10
Engineering / 3D2.5/102.5/10
Student4.1/105.7/10
Travel / Portability2.9/105.8/10
AI Workloads2.2/102.2/10
Value for Money6.5/106.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecAspire Slim 8GB14-ep0299nr
CPUIntel Core 3 N355Intel Core i3-N305
PassMark Score10,4469,683
CPU Cores88
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR58 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage128 GBSSD256 GBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI157 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weightnull lbs3.09 lbs
Thickness0.74″0.7″
Amazon Rating4.5 ★ (580)4.4 ★ (279)
Value Score6.5/106.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Acer Aspire Slim 8GB's Intel Core 3 N355 is ~8% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (10,446 vs 9,683). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 3/10 vs 4.2/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Aspire Slim 8GB: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. 14-ep0299nr: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Aspire Slim 8GB: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 128 GBSSD. 14-ep0299nr: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 256 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

null lbs / 0.74″ vs 3.09 lbs / 0.7″. The HP 14-ep0299nr is 3.1 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 2.9 vs 5.8.

Value

Value scores land 6.5/10 vs 6.7/10. The HP 14-ep0299nr extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the HP 14-ep0299nr — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Acer Aspire Slim 8GB only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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