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Updated January 10, 2024·
Selecting between the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Dell XPS 13 depends on what you value most in a laptop. The Acer Aspire Vero 15 tends to be more affordable with a larger 15.6-inch screen, suitable for those who prefer bigger displays and a full-sized keyboard that includes a number pad. This machine is heavier and bulkier, which could be a drawback if you often carry your laptop around. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 is known for its portability, with a smaller 13.4-inch screen, making it lighter and easier to transport. While both have the same storage and memory, they may differ in computational power; details would require a closer look into their processors. The Dell XPS 13 tends to have longer battery life, which might be important if you need to use your laptop for extended periods without charging. Both run on Windows 11 Home with screens that favor bright, sharp images and do not support touch input. If you require advanced graphics for 3D work, gaming, or engineering tasks, it's essential to consider the GPU capabilities of both models. Neither is specifically tailored for intensive gaming, but certain games may still be playable at lower settings. Choose the Acer for a more affordable, larger-screen experience suited for stationary use or the Dell for a more portable, longer-lasting device that's great for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Dell XPS 13 are both suitable for engineering and design use due to their robust CPUs, 16GB of RAM, and capable integrated GPUs, which are critical for software used in these fields. The Acer has a larger screen with decent color coverage, beneficial for detailed design work, whereas the Dell XPS 13 offers a higher-resolution display for sharper images and is more portable with a better portability score, keyboard, and speaker quality, which might be preferable for engineers and designers on the go.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 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 Dell XPS 13 offers a high-resolution display that delivers crisp and vivid images with ample brightness, making it superior to the fairly adequate display of the Acer Aspire Vero 15. In the realm of engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial, the Dell with its better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB outshines the Acer which provides a satisfactory range but may not satisfy professionals' needs. However, for gaming and 3D applications that depend heavily on smooth motion, the lower refresh rate on both laptops means neither is ideal, but the Dell's slightly superior resolution and panel quality provide only a modest advantage.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 has 10 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 has very 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
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Dell XPS 13 costs $850.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
442.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell XPS 13 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is well-suited for general use with a solid main processor, ample RAM, and a large screen, although it has moderate portability due to its size and average battery life. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13 offers a similarly powerful CPU and the same amount of memory, but excels in portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, along with a superior screen quality in terms of resolution and color range, making it a top choice for those needing both performance and mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
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
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Dell XPS 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Dell XPS 13 both offer fair performance in gaming and 3D primarily due to their integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle light gaming but aren't suited for intensive gaming demands, and standard screen refresh rates of 60 Hz which provide a basic visual experience without the high refresh rates preferred in gaming for smoother motion. Furthermore, both have capable CPUs and decent screen quality, but these factors play a lesser role compared to GPU strength and screen refresh rate in determining gaming and 3D performance.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 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
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 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 Dell XPS 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Dell XPS 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $850 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.59 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i7-1250U | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 442 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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."
Dell XPS 13
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The Verge
Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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