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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a concern and your needs are basic, such as browsing and light productivity, the Acer Aspire 1 would be sufficient. However, if you require a powerful machine for tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, despite being more expensive, offers significantly better performance, a higher quality display, and improved build. The Zenbook also has a touch screen and more storage space. Keep in mind that the Zenbook is heavier and has a bigger battery, which may affect portability but also offers a longer battery life. The choice hinges on your specific needs and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 offers limited performance with a basic CPU and lower RAM, making multitasking and demanding applications a challenge, while its lower-quality TN screen can affect visual experiences; it is lighter, contributing to portability but has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X features a high-end CPU and ample RAM for smooth operation across a variety of tasks, an OLED screen with high resolution for superior visual quality, and longer battery life, but this comes with increased weight and potentially a higher cost.
Gaming and AI
5.6
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron UHD Graphics, is not suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boasts a robust Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU ideal for such tasks, despite both having similar screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with its basic Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and standard screen quality, lacks the power and display clarity needed for engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X shines in these areas with a high-performance Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, superior GPU, and high-resolution OLED screen. However, the Acer offers better portability and quieter operation due to its lighter weight and fanless design, but the ASUS, despite being heavier and possibly louder, provides a more comfortable keyboard and better speakers which are advantageous for prolonged work sessions.
Content Creation
5.9
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very 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
8.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 has a screen that may lack sharpness, brightness, and color accuracy, affecting overall clarity and detail for general activities and making it less desirable for engineers and designers who require precise colors and high resolutions. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boasts a display with high resolution and color fidelity, offering crisp visuals and accurate colors that cater to general use and professional design work, but its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion is crucial. For those focused on gaming and 3D rendering, they may prefer a laptop with a display that prioritizes a high refresh rate for smoother motion, even if it sacrifices some color accuracy and resolution.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 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."
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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