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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire 1 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 is a matter of budget and needs. The Acer Aspire 1 is much less costly and suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, with a larger screen but lower overall build quality and performance. On the other hand, the MacBook Pro 13 offers higher performance, better build quality, and longer battery life, making it ideal for more demanding applications like video editing and programming. However, it comes at a significantly higher price. The MacBook Pro is less heavy and has a higher-resolution screen, whereas the Acer is more budget-friendly and still meets everyday computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022).
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
497.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
20.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has less RAM and a lower-end CPU compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022), which has double the RAM and a more powerful proprietary Apple processor, leading to slower performance in general use tasks. Additionally, the MacBook Pro offers a higher resolution and brighter IPS display versus the Acer's TN panel, contributing to better screen quality, alongside longer battery life and a higher build quality, making the MacBook better suited for more demanding general use.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is not ideal for gaming or 3D because it comes with an Intel Celeron integrated GPU, which is considerably less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs and provides only basic visual performance. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better for 3D tasks since it has a more capable Apple M2 chip with a 10-core GPU, offering improved graphics processing; however, its potential for gaming is limited by the fact that many popular games are not compatible with macOS.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and an integrated UHD Graphics chip, making it unsuitable for intensive engineering and design tasks that require robust computing power and graphics performance. Conversely, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) features a more powerful Apple M2 processor and a well-integrated M2 GPU, complemented by a higher-quality IPS screen, which are essential for demanding engineering applications and detailed design work.
Content Creation
5.9
7.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.1
7.8
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 1 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
497.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1's display lacks the clarity, color accuracy, and brightness that both general and professional users, such as engineers and designers, typically look for, resulting in a viewing experience that doesn't shine in any particular area. The Apple MacBook Pro 13, on the other hand, boasts a high-resolution, bright display that accurately represents a wide range of colors, making it excellent for general use and detailed engineering work. However, while this MacBook excels in display fidelity, it falls short for 3D tasks that require high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and rendering, a feature that the MacBook Pro lacks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
20.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 1 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$244
$1,219
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) costs $1,219.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,219 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.36" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Apple M2 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 20 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 58.2 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 497 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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