If you're looking for a laptop for general use with a better price and you prioritize a quieter, lighter machine with slightly better battery life, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is a suitable option. However, if raw performance, especially in 3D, machine learning, or gaming, is a primary concern, and you're okay with a somewhat heavier and possibly noisier machine, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 with its high-performance graphics card and processor is a better fit, even if it costs a bit more. The ASUS also offers a higher screen refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Both have similar storage and memory, adequate for most tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Dash 15.
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is less suited for high-end gaming and 3D applications mainly because it uses an integrated GPU, which is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU found in the ASUS TUF Dash 15. Additionally, the ASUS has a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals crucial for gaming, whereas the Acer's lower refresh rate may result in less fluid motion during fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.8/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for engineering and design due to their high-performance processors, ample RAM, and dedicated GPUs, which are crucial for such tasks. However, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, which can be beneficial for graphics-intensive applications, while the Acer prioritizes portability with a slightly lighter build and better battery life.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 provides adequate resolution and brightness, however, it may not offer the vibrancy and viewing angles of higher-end panels, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers good resolution and brightness, making it more comfortable for everyday tasks. In terms of engineering and design, the Acer's fair screen might not represent colors as precisely due to limited color gamut coverage, while the ASUS with a good screen offers better color accuracy, benefiting professional design work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, despite their resolution and panel types, both the Acer and ASUS fall short due to low refresh rates, which can hinder the fluidity and responsiveness required for those activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a balance of good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, with sufficient screen quality and portability, but it has shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15, which also boasts stronger graphics performance suitable for gaming and more intensive applications, as well as a higher quality screen but is slightly heavier and bulkier, impacting portability.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Software Development
7.1/10
7.4/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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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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