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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 often comes at a somewhat more expensive price compared to the Gateway 15.6", but it boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor which is better for demanding tasks like engineering software and 3D work. Both laptops offer 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM, ensuring ample space and smooth multitasking. The Aspire Vero's brighter screen and higher display color accuracy provide a richer visual experience, particularly for content creation. The Acer is also slightly lighter and thinner which may be preferred for portability. Opt for the Acer if you prioritize performance and a better screen for professional or creative use, while the Gateway may save you some money and is a solid choice for general use with decent battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good for software development
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Vero 15.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for software development.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Gateway 15.6" offer adequate screen resolution and brightness, but the panel technology might not provide the most vivid colors or viewing angles, affecting overall screen appeal. In engineering and design, users require accurate color representation, but these laptops may fall short on delivering the full spectrum of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for professional visual work. When it comes to 3D tasks and gaming, the screen's refresh rate on these models may not be high enough to support smooth motion, and the resolution and panel quality, while relevant, might not compensate for the lack of fluidity in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gateway 15.6" 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 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$665
$100
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, equipped with a higher-tier CPU and quality heat management for sustained performance, is suitable for demanding general use tasks, and its excellent portability features such as a longer battery life and lighter weight make it easy to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Gateway 15.6" are fair for gaming and 3D largely due to their integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are suitable for less demanding titles but may struggle with intensive games, and both have standard 60Hz refresh rates which are fine for casual gaming but not ideal for fast-paced action that benefits from higher refresh rates. While the Acer has a slightly more powerful i7 CPU compared to the Gateway's i5, which can improve gaming performance, both laptops have screens with basic quality, making them suitable for everyday use but not the best for high-end gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Gateway 15.6" 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
6.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Gateway 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Gateway 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
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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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