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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need a laptop for basic tasks like browsing the internet or using office applications, and you would prefer to spend less money, the Acer Aspire 1 could meet your needs with its budget-friendly price. However, the HP Victus 15 is better for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, thanks to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. The HP model does come with a higher price tag and may offer better performance for intensive tasks. Keep in mind the HP Victus 15 also typically has a higher quality display and a faster screen refresh rate, which can provide a smoother visual experience, while the Acer Aspire 1 is lighter and may offer longer battery life, making it more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is hindered by its less powerful Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and lower-quality TN screen, making it less suitable for multitasking and high-demand applications compared to the HP Victus 15 which boasts a more advanced Intel i5 processor, double the RAM, and a superior IPS display. Furthermore, while the Acer Aspire 1's light weight and fanless design enhance its portability and reduce operating noise, the HP Victus 15 compensates for its slightly heavier build with better performance for a variety of tasks, a higher quality keyboard, and more efficient heat management.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a less capable Intel Celeron processor with basic integrated graphics and less RAM, which limits its ability to handle the demands of engineering and design software, whereas the HP Victus 15 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, and double the RAM, enhancing its performance in resource-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
5.9
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 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
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 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
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 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 falls short in screen quality across all uses due to lower resolution and brightness, making it less suitable for tasks requiring visual precision. The HP Victus 15 offers a better viewing experience for general tasks with its higher resolution and brighter display, improving readability and media consumption. However, its limited color gamut and modest refresh rate might not meet the demands of professionals in engineering and design or provide the fluid visuals desired by gamers and those working with 3D applications.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 1 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Acer Aspire 1 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.4
The HP Victus 15 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
$580
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the HP Victus 15 costs $580.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $580 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 52.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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