The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are similarly priced with a focus on sustainability and modern design respectively. The Aspire Vero 15 offers a slightly better battery life, while the Vivobook 16 provides double the storage and a larger display with a higher resolution for improved productivity and a more immersive experience. Both have similar RAM and high-quality IPS screens, making either suitable for general use. If extended battery life is a priority and you're working with less data storage needs, the Acer may suit you. However, If you prefer a larger screen and more built-in storage, the ASUS could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good for engineering and design
Good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but they may lack the high-end display features that premium models offer. In engineering and design, professionals may find their color accuracy lacking, as these laptops don't cover wide color gamuts, which can be critical for precise color work. Gamers and users engaged in 3D applications may be disappointed by the refresh rates on both models, which are not as high as gaming-specific laptops, affecting the smoothness of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16 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.
Cost
$665
$629
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 costs $629.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is equipped with a solid Intel CPU and integrated graphics, offering reliable performance for everyday tasks, a balance of features with 16GB of RAM, and a 1080p screen, while being easier to carry due to its lighter weight and having decent battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16 provides more storage and a slightly larger, higher resolution screen which enhances on-screen real estate and clarity, backed by a capable AMD CPU and Vega 8 graphics, although it is slightly heavier and offers only a bit more battery life. Both laptops are suitable for general use with their build quality, keyboard, and speaker quality receiving satisfactory remarks, but if portability is a priority, the Acer may be preferable, while the ASUS offers a better screen experience for those who prioritize visual workspace and need more built-in storage.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has an Intel graphics chip known for moderate gaming and 3D capabilities, paired with a screen that has a standard refresh rate, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 comes with an AMD graphics chip that also offers similar gaming and 3D potential, with a comparable screen refresh rate. Both have CPUs suitable for general use and decent screen quality, but their standard refresh rates and integrated GPUs limit their aptitude for high-end gaming and complex 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with an Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, is suitable for engineering and design due to its solid CPU and GPU performance which are very important for such tasks, though it has a standard full HD screen which is less ideal for design work where screen quality is key. Meanwhile, the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers stronger graphics with its AMD Ryzen processor and Vega 8 GPU along with a higher resolution display that benefits design work, but this comes with a slightly greater weight affecting portability.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to have 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.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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