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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance and need a laptop capable of handling more demanding tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or engineering software, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its Apple M1 chip excels. However, its higher price and MacOS may not be ideal for everyone, especially if you're accustomed to or require Windows-specific applications. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire Vero 15, with its Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, offers good performance at a lower price point and higher storage capacity, making it suitable for general use and moderate workloads. Keep in mind that the MacBook is lighter and offers a higher screen resolution and superior battery life, making it more portable and better for on-the-go use, while the Aspire Vero 15 is heavier but comes with the flexibility of Windows 11 Home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020).
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, equipped with a powerful Intel processor and Iris Xe graphics, along with ample RAM, caters well to engineering and design tasks; however, its lower screen resolution and color accuracy might be less suitable for extremely detail-oriented work compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 13's retina display, which also benefits from the efficiency of the Apple M1 chip and offers better battery life and portability, making it a strong contender for on-the-go professionals despite having less RAM and storage capacity.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is somewhat better.
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
7.1
7.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a screen suitable for daily tasks with acceptable resolution and brightness, yet for engineering and design, the limited color gamut fails to deliver precise color representation and for gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate makes for less fluid motion. The MacBook Pro 13 from 2020, with its high-resolution, bright display, excels in clarity and viewing comfort for general and design use, with an excellent color range for professional color work, but its standard refresh rate isn't ideal for the high-speed demands of 3D applications. Both laptops lack in gaming and 3D due to the refresh rate but differ significantly in their color accuracy and brightness, impacting their effectiveness for engineering and design tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
20.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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
13.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class 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
$1,249
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) costs $1,249.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
20.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 provides solid performance for general use with an Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, combined with a full HD screen and reasonable battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020), on the other hand, offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, longer battery life for extended use away from power outlets, and better portability due to its light weight and smaller size, powered by the efficient Apple M1 chip and 8GB of RAM, but with less storage capacity.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with an Intel Iris Xe GPU, is better equipped for gaming because its Windows operating system supports a wider range of games compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 13's M1 GPU which, despite offering fair 3D performance, is limited by the number of popular games that are compatible with macOS. Both have similar screen refresh rates, but the Acer's dedicated Intel GPU generally performs better for gaming than the integrated solution in the MacBook, which is constrained not only by hardware but also by software compatibility.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $1,249 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.36" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Apple M1 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 20 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 58.2 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Matt Elliott | October 2021
"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."
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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