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Updated January 16, 2024·
If the lower price is a major factor for you, the Acer Aspire 1 might be the sensible option as it will handle basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and light media consumption. However, if you need higher performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, you should consider the Maypug 15" despite its higher cost, as it likely has better specifications to manage those demands. Remember also that battery life and portability are important; slimmer, lighter laptops often have less room for larger batteries or high-performance hardware. So if you travel a lot or need to work on the go, and don't require high-end performance features, the portability of the Acer might benefit you more than the power of the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Maypug 15" Laptop.
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 1.
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2
5.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 1 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, laptops like the Acer Aspire 1 and the Maypug 15" may have screens with low resolutions, limited brightness, and inferior panel types, leading to less sharp images and difficulty viewing under bright lighting. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and these laptops likely lack wide color gamuts, resulting in poor reproduction of colors in professional applications. For gaming and 3D tasks, the importance of a high refresh rate is paramount to fluid motion, and these models may offer lower rates which can detract from the smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Cost
$244
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.8
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire 1 and Maypug 15" Laptop are both poor for general use.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short in general use due to its lesser RAM, basic Intel Celeron processor, low screen brightness, and shorter battery life, while the Maypug 15" Laptop's lower-resolution screen and similarly basic Celeron processor contribute to its inadequacy for general use. Both laptops have challenges with their limited RAM and screen quality, which are crucial for multitasking and visual clarity, but the Acer Aspire's lower battery capacity also impacts its ability to handle longer use without charging.
Gaming and AI
5.6
5.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 1 and Maypug 15" Laptop are not suited for gaming and 3D applications because they both have basic GPUs that are integrated within low-power processors, which are not designed to handle intensive graphical tasks or renderings. Moreover, both laptops have a maximum screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, limiting the smoothness of gameplay, which is crucial for a good gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.5
5.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.9
5.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for content creation.
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
5.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 1 to be only fair for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
5.1
The Acer Aspire 1 and Maypug 15" Laptop both have 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 Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
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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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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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.
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