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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is lower in price with decent battery life but has a smaller screen, less powerful processor, less RAM, and lower storage capacity compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17. The Vivobook offers a larger screen with better image quality, more storage and RAM, and a better processor, which gives it an edge in performance for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks. However, it's slightly heavier and less portable. If budget and portability are your main concerns, the Acer may suit you, but if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks and prefer a bigger display, then the ASUS is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 17.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1's weaker CPU and half the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 17 limit its capability for multitasking and handling demanding applications, contributing to its poor performance for general use. Furthermore, the Aspire 1 features a lower-quality TN display versus the Vivobook's IPS panel, affecting the screen quality and viewing angles, yet the Aspire offers slightly better portability given its lighter weight, although both have comparable battery life and similar port sizes and types.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1's lower capacity for engineering and design tasks is due to its less robust CPU and lower RAM, compromising performance, along with a basic screen quality that may not be ideal for detailed design work. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a better CPU and double the RAM, which supports more demanding applications, and an improved screen quality, providing a fair experience for engineering and design use, albeit with slightly less portability due to its larger size.
Content Creation
5.9
7.0
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 Vivobook 17 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
6.9
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
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Acer Aspire 1 are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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 may have a lower resolution, dimmer display, and inferior panel type, making the screen appear less sharp and vibrant for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, its screen likely doesn't cover the important color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, leading to less accurate color representation. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 could have a slightly better resolution and brightness for general use but still falls short on rapid refresh rates needed for smooth 3D rendering and might also lack adequate color space coverage for professional design work.
Build Quality
5.5
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair 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
$430
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 costs $430.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has an entry-level Intel Celeron processor with integrated UHD Graphics and is not designed for gaming, reflected in its basic screen specifications and fanless operation, which may lead to poor performance in gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS Vivobook 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $430 | ||
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 9.9'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.89" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i3-1220P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 50 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 263 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire 1
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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."
ASUS Vivobook 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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