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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 depends on what factors are most important for you. If you are looking for a more cost-effective option, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is less expensive and offers solid general-use performance with good battery life for everyday tasks. However, if performance is a priority, particularly for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or other engineering applications, the MacBook Pro 14, with its powerful M1 Pro chip, outshines the Acer. Additionally, the MacBook has an exceptional display quality, superior build, a longer battery life, and a higher portability score. The MacBook Pro also supports better speakers, a better webcam, and has an overall higher score for general use, display, and engineering tasks. Note that the MacBook Pro comes with MacOS, while the Acer includes Windows 11 Home, so consider which operating system you prefer. If weight is a concern, the MacBook Pro is slightly lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability. 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 14 (2021).
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
479.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
13.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with a solid CPU and ample RAM, is suitable for everyday tasks, providing good keyboard and speaker quality at a lower price point but with less impressive screen quality and battery life, making it a reasonable general-use laptop. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers superior performance with its high-quality CPU, enhanced screen quality with Mini LED technology, better battery life, and higher portability, albeit at a higher cost, thereby making it very suitable for a wide range of general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe graphics card and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which provide fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) boasts a more powerful Apple 14C GPU and a higher 120Hz screen refresh rate, enabling good 3D performance, but the MacBook's compatibility with games is limited due to the MacOS operating system.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is better suited for engineering and design due to its high-performance M1 Pro CPU, superior GPU, and Mini LED screen offering excellent color accuracy and brightness; whereas, the Acer Aspire Vero 15, with its Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, offers good performance and screen quality but is outmatched in both processing power and display superiority by the MacBook Pro. Additionally, the MacBook Pro's higher portability score and build quality make it more appealing for mobile professionals, even though the Acer is noted for its good keyboard and decent portability.
Content Creation
7.2
8.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good.
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
8.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good.
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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.2in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
479.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 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 adequate resolution and brightness which are sufficient for everyday tasks and some professional applications, but its color gamut coverage is limited, diminishing its effectiveness in engineering and design where accurate color representation is critical. The MacBook Pro 14 excels in both resolution and color accuracy, boasting a superior panel that covers a wider color gamut, which is essential for precise color work in engineering and design fields. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where high refresh rates significantly impact the experience, both laptops may fall short as they prioritize different screen attributes over the high refresh rates preferred for these uses.
Battery
7.0 Hours
13.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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 14 (2021) 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
$1,905
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) costs $1,905.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $1,905 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.71" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Apple M1 Pro (8C) | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 13.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 69.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.2" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3024 x 1964 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 479 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 14 (2021)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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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