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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire 1 and the HP 15" Laptop depends on your priorities. The Acer Aspire 1 is more affordable, has a fanless and thus silent operation, but it is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and has only 4GB of RAM, making it suitable for basic tasks and general use. The Acer's display is also less vivid and not as suitable for color-critical work. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop has a more powerful Intel i3 processor, double the RAM at 8GB, and a better IPS display, thus offering improved performance for more demanding tasks and engineering applications. It's slightly more expensive and has a bit better battery life, but it's also lighter in weight, making it more portable. Both laptops have similar storage capacity and screen size, neither is suitable for intensive gaming, and both come with Windows operating systems (Windows 11S for Acer and Windows 11 Home for HP). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the HP 15" Laptop.
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 1.
Key differences
General Use
5.8
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair 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 which may not be smooth for multitasking, whereas the HP 15" Laptop's more robust Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM are better suited for a variety of tasks with better handling of multiple applications.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and only 4GB of RAM, which are below what's typically needed for engineering and design work; it also has a lower-quality TN screen, which offers inferior color and viewing angles compared to the HP 15" Laptop's IPS display. The HP, with a better Intel i3 processor, double the RAM at 8GB, and an IPS screen, provides improved performance and display quality, making it a more suitable option for engineering and design tasks, although it's still considered only fair for these purposes.
Content Creation
5.9
6.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair 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
5.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both only fair for software development, though the HP 15" Laptop 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
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP 15" Laptop has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're prioritizing everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, the HP's superior resolution and brightness will make for a more comfortable experience compared to the dimmer, lower resolution screen on the Acer Aspire 1. For engineering and design, the HP's moderately better color reproduction will benefit tasks like photo editing, although neither laptop may fully satisfy professionals needing highly accurate colors. Gamers and 3D artists often look for smooth motion and detail; the HP falls short with its lower refresh rate, but the Acer's poorer overall quality means neither is ideal for these uses.
Cost
$243
$375
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $243 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.6
5.9
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
8.7/10
The HP 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 1 is equipped with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and its integrated UHD Graphics that are generally inadequate for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower performance, coupled with a TN display which offers a limited viewing angle and inferior color reproduction.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 15" Laptop to have 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$243 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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