If you prioritize portability and a higher resolution touchscreen, the Acer Swift Go 14 is a good choice. It's lighter and more compact than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and has a slightly longer battery life. However, the Aspire Vero 15 may suit you if you prefer a larger 15.6-inch screen for tasks like video editing or spreadsheet work, and don't mind a slightly heavier and bulkier laptop. Performance-wise both have similar CPUs, RAM, and storage, with the Swift Go 14 offering a bit more screen real estate due to a higher resolution and battery capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Go 14.
Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
Good for engineering and design
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is suitable for engineering and design primarily because of its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and integrated graphics capable of handling design software, while its larger screen with moderate color accuracy and brightness allows for a satisfactory visual experience. On the other hand, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers better portability and a higher resolution touchscreen with superior color coverage, making it highly conducive to design work that benefits from precise color rendering and the flexibility of direct screen interaction.
Software Development
7.1/10
7.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift Go 14 is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15's screen offers adequate clarity and brightness for basic tasks and productivity software, which is sufficient for general use and casual engineering work, but its limited color range and slower refresh rate make it less ideal for vibrant design work and fast-paced gaming that benefits from high refresh rates and color accuracy. The Acer Swift Go 14, on the other hand, with its sharper display and wider color gamut, ensures a more vivid and precise visual experience for both general use and professional engineering and design tasks, albeit still falling short for gaming or 3D rendering where smoother visuals are paramount with higher refresh rates. Neither laptop is tailored for the high demands of gaming or 3D modeling; users needing a more immersive and fluid visual experience should consider models with faster refresh rates and superior graphical capabilities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$665
$793
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Acer Swift Go 14 costs $793.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a larger screen and longer battery life for extended use, making it suitable for those who value screen real estate and aren't constantly on the move, whereas the Acer Swift Go 14 delivers a higher resolution and better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, which is ideal for users who prioritize mobility and sharper image quality.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 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.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Acer Swift Go 14 compare to other laptops
"The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly Windows 11 laptop. Made with PCR plastic, the Acer Aspire Vero stands out from the midrange laptop pack with a funky, eco-friendly design. Powering Microsoft’s latest operating system is a Core i7 chip from Intel’s latest series, integrated Intel Xe graphics, and an ample 16GB of RAM. The laptop feels snappy, but its battery life disappoints. I also have a few quibbles with the display and keyboard, but they’re relatively minor. With a longer runtime, the Aspire Vero would earn a stronger recommendation for students or anyone looking for an eco-friendly, big-screen laptop."
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
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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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