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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is budget-friendly and significantly lighter, making it highly portable; it's suitable for basic tasks like browsing and office work but limits you with less storage, lower performance components, and battery life. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, while notably pricier, offers much greater performance suitable for intensive gaming, engineering, and creative work, larger and higher quality display, as well as better battery life, yet it is heavier, which could affect its portability. Choose the Acer for simple tasks and price or ASUS for performance and gaming at the expense of ease of transport. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A16.
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has lower performance due to its weaker CPU and less RAM, making it less suitable for multitasking and demanding applications, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, equipped with a stronger CPU and more RAM, handles general use seamlessly. Furthermore, the Aspire 1's lower quality TN screen and minimal storage are drawbacks compared to the ASUS's IPS display with better color reproduction and four times the storage capacity, although the latter is slightly heavier and less portable.
Gaming and AI
5.6
7.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has limited gaming capabilities due to its basic GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for high-frame-rate gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which enables smoother gameplay and better performance in 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 integrated graphics, which are less suitable for demanding engineering tasks and advanced design work that typically require more powerful CPUs and dedicated GPUs like those found in the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and AMD RX 7600S graphics.
Content Creation
5.9
7.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, the Acer Aspire 1 may fall short due to a display that lacks sharpness, vibrancy, and adequate brightness, aspects where the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 excels, providing a more pleasant viewing experience. For engineering and design, the Acer's panel may not accurately represent a wide range of colors, leading to less precise work, whereas the ASUS's better color coverage ensures more accurate color production and detail. In the realm of gaming and 3D, the ASUS's lower refresh rate may not deliver as smooth motion as dedicated gaming laptops, impacting fast-paced visuals despite its adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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.
Build Quality
5.5
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good 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
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 costs $930.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $930 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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CNET
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."
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
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Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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