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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is pricier but delivers better overall performance, more storage, and significantly more memory, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and multitasking. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is more budget-friendly but has much less storage and memory, making it better for basic tasks. The ASUS is also lighter, offering greater portability. The Acer with its better display and stronger build quality would be preferable for intensive work like engineering or graphic design, while the ASUS is apt for general use like web browsing or document editing. Choose the Acer for higher performance or the ASUS for simplicity and savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
7.5
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 delivers better performance for general use with its superior Intel i5 processor and higher RAM, providing better multitasking and faster operations, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and less RAM, which may slow down when handling multiple or demanding tasks. In addition, the Acer has a higher-quality IPS screen and more storage, enhancing the viewing experience and data capacity, while the ASUS's TN panel and limited storage might be less satisfactory for users' everyday needs.
Gaming and AI
6.1
5.5
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a more capable GPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics which are fair for gaming and 3D tasks, plus a higher-quality IPS screen as opposed to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 that features a less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a TN panel, which offers poorer screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.6
5.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for engineering and design tasks primarily because it has a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a superior integrated GPU, all of which are crucial for demanding applications, and it offers a higher-quality screen with better color accuracy. While the ASUS is more portable and may have a quieter operating noise, its limited processing power, lower memory, and a less capable graphics unit, along with a lower-quality display, make it less suitable for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.3
5.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
7.3
5.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.2
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a clearer and more vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing or watching videos, the Acer Aspire 5 15 offers a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, due to its higher resolution and brighter panel. For engineering and design work, where accurate colors are essential, the Acer Aspire 5 15's screen manages to provide fair color reproduction, making it more suitable than the Vivobook Go 15. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short, but the Acer's fair resolution and panel type make it slightly less limiting compared to the ASUS.
Cost
$479
$240
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $479 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 costs $240.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 15 to have good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair 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 5 15 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 15 | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$479 | $240 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.46 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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