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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a higher performance with more storage space and memory, which is good for intensive tasks like engineering or video editing, but it's heavier and less portable than the Gateway 14.1". The Gateway is more economical, easier to carry around, and may suffice for general use like web browsing and document editing; however, its lower memory and storage capacity make it less suitable for heavy-duty tasks. The Acer also has a newer operating system and larger screen, which can enhance user experience, though it may reduce battery life. Consider your specific needs and budget when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a notably more powerful CPU, much more RAM, and a higher screen brightness, which all contribute to a smoother, quicker, and more visually pleasing experience for general use compared to the Gateway 14.1", which has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and lower screen brightness, making it less suitable for multitasking and less vibrant for media consumption. Despite the Gateway having a slight edge in portability due to its smaller size, these shortcomings significantly impact its overall performance for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a more capable Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Gateway 14.1" comes with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and UHD Graphics 600, leading to poor performance in these areas. Additionally, the Acer's higher quality display panel, despite having a standard refresh rate like the Gateway, will offer better overall visual quality and responsiveness in gaming and graphical work.
Engineering and Design
6.6
5.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15's Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics indicate higher processing power and better visual performance appropriate for demanding engineering tasks,, whereas the Gateway 14.1" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and basic UHD graphics, which are not suited for intensive engineering software that requires strong CPU and GPU capabilities. Additionally, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 includes more RAM, providing faster multitasking important for design applications, contrasting with the Gateway's lower RAM that limits complex task handling.
Content Creation
7.2
5.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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
5.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Gateway 14.1" provide adequate display resolution and brightness, but they lack the more premium panel types that offer better viewing angles and color reproduction. In engineering and design, while both laptops offer acceptable resolution for detailed work, their color gamut coverage is limited, meaning they don't reproduce the range of colors professionals may require for precision tasks. However, both fall short for 3D gaming and tasks that demand fluid motion, as their refresh rates are not high enough to ensure smooth visuals, although the display resolution and panel type are sufficient for basic needs.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gateway 14.1" 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.
Build Quality
6.5
5.1
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has only fair build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$665
$99
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 14.1" to have very good portability, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Gateway 14.1" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $99 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.35 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 208 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire Vero 15
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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."
Gateway 14.1"
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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