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If superior performance is a necessity for tasks like intensive engineering applications, content creation, or heavy multitasking, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is the better option, as it has a higher-end processor, more memory, and better graphics capabilities, alongside a higher resolution screen. However, it is heavier and less portable than the ASUS R410MA. On the other hand, for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, or streaming, the ASUS R410MA will suffice and is more affordable and lighter, making it more portable, although it has lower storage capacity, less memory, and a lower quality display. Your decision should be guided by the balance between performance needs and budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is favored for general use because it offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, more RAM, a higher quality IPS display, and is considered to have a better built with good keyboard quality, whereas the ASUS R410MA, despite its higher portability due to lower weight and longer battery life, falls short with a weaker Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, a lower-resolution TN screen, and poorer build and keyboard quality.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a better gaming and 3D experience because it has a more powerful GPU in the Iris Xe graphics and a higher quality IPS display, contributing to more vibrant and consistent colors across wider viewing angles. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA comes with a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a TN display, which typically offers less color accuracy and narrower viewing angles, thus providing a subpar visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6
5.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is equipped with a robust Intel i7 processor, dedicated Iris Xe graphics, and a higher quality IPS screen with a better resolution, which are crucial for engineering and design tasks; whereas the ASUS R410MA has an Intel Celeron processor, weaker integrated graphics, and a lower quality TN screen with a lesser resolution, which do not meet the demands for such intensive tasks. Additionally, the Acer has significantly more RAM which is very important for multitasking and running complex software commonly used in engineering and design, unlike the ASUS which has minimal RAM, making it less capable for demanding workloads.
Content Creation
7.2
5.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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
5.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing a laptop, consider that the Acer Aspire Vero 15, while adequate for general tasks, offers a brighter and clearer display than the ASUS R410MA, improving your everyday experience. For engineering and design, the Acer's slightly better color range helps with more accurate visuals though neither model is ideal for color-critical work. Gamers and 3D designers should note both laptops fall short on refresh rates, but the ASUS particularly struggles with demanding visual tasks due to its lower resolution and panel quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS R410MA 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
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA 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
5.1
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has only fair build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$665
$111
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the ASUS R410MA costs $111.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | ASUS R410MA |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $111 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.8" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.54" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire Vero 15
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PCWorld
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."
ASUS R410MA
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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