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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the HP 14" Laptop, consider that the Acer generally offers more storage and memory, which is great for multitasking and data-intensive tasks. Its processor is suitable for a balance between performance and energy efficiency, and the larger screen size could be preferable if you work with multiple windows or enjoy media content on a bigger display, but this makes it less portable compared to the HP. The HP, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around. Its processor is decent for everyday tasks, but with less memory and storage, you might find it less capable for heavy multitasking or large software applications. It also has a smaller screen which may be a drawback if you prefer a larger display for work or entertainment. Overall, the Acer leans towards better performance and the HP towards affordability and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 boasts a more robust CPU and double the RAM, which are very important for smooth multitasking and overall performance, making it a better choice for general use. Additionally, its larger screen and higher screen quality, coupled with a better battery capacity, enhance the user experience, outweighing the HP 14" Laptop's lighter weight and marginally longer battery life; however, the HP is easier to carry around due to its higher portability score and lower weight.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Acer Aspire 5 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 5 15's higher RAM, more powerful CPU with Iris Xe integrated graphics, and larger screen with better display quality make it more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which has lower RAM, a slightly less powerful CPU with weaker integrated graphics, and a smaller screen that may not display colors as accurately. While the HP 14" Laptop is lighter and more portable, the significance of CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities for engineering software, as well as the need for a high-quality screen, make the Acer Aspire 5 15 a better match for such specialized work.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for software development, and content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop has a better screen for engineering and design.
When considering the Acer Aspire 5 15 and HP 14" Laptop for general use, their fair screen quality stems from having adequate resolution and brightness, which make everyday tasks like browsing and document editing comfortable, but they lack the superior clarity and vibrancy found in higher-end displays. For engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD work means the screens are fair due to acceptable but not ideal coverage of professional color gamuts, potentially affecting the precision of color work. Lastly, for gaming and 3D applications, the need for smooth motion requires high refresh rates, but their lower refresh rates combined with merely adequate resolution and panel technology result in a less immersive and responsive experience, making them poorly suited for these demanding visual tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
6.0
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Acer Aspire 5 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$480
$415
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $415.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
5.8
2.4/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and HP 14" Laptop are both considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics; the former with Intel Iris Xe and the latter with AMD Vega 7, which are suitable for lighter gaming but not high-end games requiring more powerful dedicated GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for some casual gaming, but not optimal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.3
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and HP 14" Laptop are both good 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
7.3
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 15 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 15 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $415 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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