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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is often significantly less expensive than the Eluktronics RP-15, so if budget is a primary concern, the Acer may be the right choice. It has decent battery life, adequate for general use, with passable performance for daily tasks and office work. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15, while more expensive, offers higher performance, especially in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. Its graphics capabilities make it suitable for intensive gaming and it has a higher resolution display with a faster refresh rate, beneficial for fast-paced games and detailed work. However, its battery life is slightly shorter than the Acer's. Choose the Acer for cost efficiency and casual use or the Eluktronics if you need more power for gaming or professional tasks and can handle a higher expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, making it better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the Acer Aspire Vero 15, which has a less capable Intel i7-1195G7 Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60. While both have comparable CPUs and screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate in the RP-15 provide a smoother and more visually detailed gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with its decent processor and integrated graphics, caters well to engineering tasks, yet the Eluktronics RP-15 surpasses it with a more powerful CPU and dedicated high-performance graphics, making it very good for more demanding engineering and design applications. The superior screen quality of the RP-15, including higher resolution and better color accuracy, further bolsters its suitability for design work, though this comes at the expense of slightly less portability and potentially louder operating noise compared to the lighter Aspire Vero 15.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-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.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has fair screen quality across most usage scenarios due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it may not have the high color accuracy or the wide color gamuts required for engineering and design tasks. The Eluktronics RP-15 offers better screen quality for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution, brightness, and superior color gamut coverage, ensuring more precise color representation. However, both laptops have poor screen quality for gaming and 3D applications since they lack the high refresh rate necessary for smooth motion rendering, despite their respectable resolutions and panel types.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The Eluktronics RP-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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a reliable CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, with a decent screen for day-to-day activities and better battery life for longer use without charging, all in a more easily portable package. In contrast, the Eluktronics RP-15 has a high-performance CPU and powerful graphics unit suitable for more demanding tasks, a higher quality screen for sharp visuals, but this comes at the cost of less portability and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-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
7.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 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.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire Vero 15
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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."
Eluktronics RP-15
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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
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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 Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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