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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, being less expensive, may appeal to budget-conscious buyers who still want a laptop with a solid performance for general use, thanks to its Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics. However, the Gigabyte A5, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, better suits those who need higher performance for gaming or 3D applications, despite being somewhat more expensive. The A5 also has a higher refresh rate display, which is great for gaming. The Acer is lighter and thus more portable, but if long battery life is crucial, the Gigabyte has a slightly larger battery, potentially offering longer usage between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is less suited for gaming and 3D due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which is less powerful compared to the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU found in the Gigabyte A5. Additionally, the Gigabyte A5 offers a higher screen refresh rate, contributing to smoother visuals which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with its Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, is suitable for engineering and design due to its strong CPU and integrated GPU that can handle less demanding design tasks, along with a high-quality IPS screen. The Gigabyte A5, on the other hand, boasts a Ryzen 5 CPU and a more powerful RTX 3060 GPU, making it better suited for engineering tasks that require significant graphical computation, paired with a screen capable of higher refresh rates which is beneficial for design precision.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 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 offers a screen that's adequate for tasks like browsing and video streaming thanks to its resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design, the limited color range can affect accuracy in color-critical tasks. The Gigabyte A5's better screen quality lends itself to more precise work in engineering and design, with a wider color gamut supporting a broader spectrum of colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the Acer and Gigabyte fall short because their screens don't have high refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability, though the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The Gigabyte A5 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
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a solid balance for general use with its decent processor, ample RAM for multitasking, and a quality screen, while remaining portable and having a battery life suitable for on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5, while also equipped with a capable processor and sufficient RAM, boasts a more powerful graphics card suitable for more graphics-intensive tasks but at the expense of a slightly shorter battery life and less portability due to increased weight.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A5 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
7.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Gigabyte A5 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
6.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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 Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 49 Wh | |
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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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