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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and screen quality for tasks like photo editing, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is a superior choice as it offers a better display and longer battery usage. However, if you're on a tight budget and need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Acer Aspire 1 is more affordable and should suffice. Keep in mind, the ASUS is lighter and thus more portable, which could be advantageous for on-the-go use. Both are not suitable for intensive gaming and lack features like a touchscreen or ray tracing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has less RAM and a lower-tier CPU which may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications, combined with a basic TN screen that offers poorer viewing angles and color reproduction compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's OLED screen, which provides better display quality and a more powerful CPU for smoother operation. The Acer is also heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable and less suitable for extended use away from power outlets compared to the lighter ASUS with a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has an underpowered GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it poor for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a more capable GPU and higher refresh rate which is fair for those needs, despite both having quality screens and decent processors.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short for engineering and design due to its weaker Intel Celeron processor, limited 4 GB of RAM, and basic UHD graphics, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 excels with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, double the RAM at 8 GB, and superior Iris Xe graphics, coupled with higher screen quality thanks to its OLED panel. While the Aspire 1 may be more portable and operate quietly, it is the Vivobook's combination of higher CPU and GPU performance, ample memory, and superior display that makes it well-suited for demanding engineering software and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.9
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 likely has a higher resolution and brighter display with better viewing angles due to its panel type, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design work, the Vivobook Pro 14's display, with its wider color gamuts, can render colors more accurately, which is crucial for professionals who need precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D work, despite its crisp resolution and color, the Vivobook's lower refresh rate might result in less smooth motion compared to displays optimized for such tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
$548
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
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$800
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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