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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and a lightweight machine for simple tasks like browsing and document editing, the Acer Aspire 1 is suitable due to its lower price and fanless operation that ensures silent use. However, for stronger performance in gaming or demanding applications such as 3D rendering and engineering software, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its dedicated graphics card and higher-performance processor, will be a better fit despite being more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. The TUF Gaming F17 also benefits from a better display and build quality but has a shorter battery life compared to the Aspire 1. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short in general use because of its weaker CPU and less RAM, which compromises performance, and it has a TN screen with lower quality visuals compared to IPS panels. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while heavier and less portable, provides better performance with a stronger CPU and more RAM, and its IPS screen offers higher quality images, making it fairer for general use despite a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has an entry-level Intel Celeron UHD Graphics chip and a standard screen refresh rate, making it unsuitable for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, offers a better experience for such demands. Additionally, the ASUS TUF's superior CPU and screen quality further enhance its gaming and 3D performance capabilities when compared to the Acer Aspire 1.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with its Intel Celeron N4500 processor and integrated graphics, is less suitable for engineering and design tasks which require a more powerful CPU and GPU like the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Intel i5-11400H and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti.
Content Creation
5.9
7.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
6.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Acer Aspire 1 are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is somewhat better.
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
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1's screen may not offer the clarity and vividness needed for any use due to its lower resolution and brightness, which makes it less suitable for tasks that require visual precision. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with a brighter and higher resolution display, provides a more enjoyable experience for everyday tasks and is decent for engineering and design work, though it might not fully meet the color accuracy demands for professional design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS offers a fair resolution and acceptable panel quality, its refresh rate isn't high enough for the smooth visuals that fast-paced gaming or high-end 3D rendering typically require.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 1 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
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 F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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