The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is pricier but offers superior storage capacity and more memory, which is excellent for multitasking and data-intensive tasks. It has a high-performance processor suitable for engineering software and demanding workloads. However, it's heavier and less portable. The ASUS Zenbook 14 is more budget-friendly with less storage and memory, which could be sufficient for general use and basic tasks. Its screen is smaller but has higher quality with OLED technology, which is great for vibrant visuals and media consumption. The Zenbook also boasts a longer battery life and is more portable, making it ideal for on-the-go use and light work. If cost is less of an issue and performance is a priority, especially for professional or engineering work, the Acer could be a better choice; otherwise, for everyday use, the ASUS offers great value and easier mobility. 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 Zenbook 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with its higher RAM and powerful CPU, is suitable for engineering and design tasks that require substantial multitasking and processing power; however, its screen, while serviceable, doesn't match the higher resolution and color fidelity of the ASUS Zenbook 14's OLED display, which is exceptional for design work where color accuracy is crucial. The Zenbook 14 is also more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, but its lower RAM and CPU may not handle intensive tasks as effectively as the Vero 15.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a display that offers enough clarity and brightness for everyday tasks, but it lacks the superior color accuracy and range necessary for precise engineering and design work. The ASUS Zenbook 14, on the other hand, boasts a display with high resolution and wide color gamuts, making it ideal for detailed visual work, however, neither laptop is optimal for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates which can't match the smoother visuals demanded by these tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is favored for general use due to a more powerful CPU, more RAM for multitasking, and a larger display, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14 provides exceptional screen quality with its OLED display but is less equipped in performance due to a lesser CPU and RAM capacity. The Aspire Vero 15 also excels in heat management, but the Zenbook 14 offers a better battery life and higher portability with its lighter weight and smaller size.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are fair for gaming and 3D largely because neither has a dedicated high-performance graphics card, instead relying on integrated Intel Iris Xe GPUs which are decent but not suited for high-end gaming. The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate with fair screen quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher 90Hz refresh rate and superior screen quality with its OLED display, which can provide smoother visuals and better color representation for games and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.3/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 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."
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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