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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is a high-performing laptop for tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning, and you don't mind a higher price, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is the better option as it has more powerful processing capabilities, double the RAM, and a higher-quality touch-capable display. However, it's not as portable as the Acer Aspire 1, which is lighter and typically much cheaper. The Acer is sufficient for general use like web browsing or document editing, thanks to its fanless design that guarantees silent operation, but it falls behind the ASUS in battery life and overall performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with its basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, offers modest performance and has a lower quality TN screen, which could make it less suitable for tasks requiring extensive multitasking or color accuracy. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 comes with an Intel i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a higher quality IPS touchscreen, providing more robust performance and better visual experience, albeit at a higher price point.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is poor for gaming and 3D applications because it uses basic integrated graphics and a lower-quality screen, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a more capable integrated graphics chip and a higher-quality, touch-enabled screen, making it fair for such tasks despite both having the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with a basic Intel Celeron CPU, integrated graphics, lower RAM, and a TN panel screen, lacks the high processing power, multitasking capability, and screen quality required for engineering and design tasks that the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 provides with its more advanced Intel i7 CPU, Iris Xe graphics, greater RAM, and a superior IPS panel display. Additionally, the Zenbook's better screen quality and performance come at the expense of being less portable and having potentially louder operating noise, whereas the Aspire 1 is lighter, more portable, and quieter but much less suited for demanding workloads.
Content Creation
5.9
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
7.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display which, while adequate for basic tasks, is not very sharp or bright, making it less suitable for all use cases. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with a better-quality display, will offer sharper images and brighter colors, enhancing the experience for general use and professional tasks like engineering and design where color accuracy is key. However, both may fall short for 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, and neither seems designed to excel in this area.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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 Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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