Acer Aspire 5 15 vs LG Gram 16

The Acer Aspire 5 15 is equipped for engineering and design due to a capable CPU and ample RAM that support demanding applications, with a reasonably good screen quality but a heavier build that reduces portability. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 also offers a robust CPU and sufficient RAM, with superior screen resolution and color accuracy for detailed design work, while its lightweight design greatly enhances portability and silent operation makes it more comfortable to use for extended periods.

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.

The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a display that is adequate for daily tasks and productivity due to its resolution and brightness, but it may lack the wider color range and sharpness needed for more professional engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for the fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The LG Gram 16 provides higher screen quality with a better resolution and brightness for everyday usage, and its superior color gamut coverage enhances the accuracy for engineering and design purposes; however, like the Acer, it still falls short in refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth gaming and 3D content. For the best experience in gaming and 3D scenarios, a laptop with a high refresh rate, along with decent resolution and panel technology, would be more appropriate than either of these models.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a capable processor and sufficient RAM for multitasking, a quality IPS screen for clear visuals, and is light enough for moderate portability, but it has less impressive battery life. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, boasts a higher resolution and larger screen with excellent color accuracy, a more powerful processor, an impressive battery life, and exceptional portability due to its very low weight, making it ideal for those prioritizing screen quality and mobility despite its higher price.

The Acer Aspire 5 15 and the LG Gram 16 are both fair for gaming and 3D because they possess integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle gaming at modest settings but may struggle with more intense gaming, and both have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for high-frame-rate or competitive gaming scenarios. While the LG Gram 16 has a higher-resolution display and a slightly more powerful CPU, the overall GPU and screen refresh rate are more significant for gaming performance, where both models offer fair but not exceptional capabilities.

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.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.