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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is more affordable and offers good general performance with its Intel Iris Xe graphics; however, its battery life and portability are average, and it's not ideal for more demanding 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks. The Gigabyte Aero 17, while more costly, provides superior performance for intensive tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics and more powerful processor. Its Mini LED display also offers a better viewing experience, particularly for high-resolution content, although this comes with reduced portability due to a larger screen size and heavier weight. The Aero 17 is suitable for intensive gaming, while the Aspire Vero 15 isn’t designed for that purpose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is well-suited for general use due to its capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and decent screen quality, while being lighter for better portability and offering a longer battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17, although offering a high-resolution screen and powerful CPU suitable for demanding tasks, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable but better for performance-intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 surpasses the Acer Aspire Vero 15 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher 120Hz screen refresh rate, which provide smoother visuals and enhanced performance for graphically demanding applications. The Acer, on the other hand, uses an integrated Iris Xe GPU and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for less intensive gaming, but it lacks the visual fidelity and rapid response advantages that the Gigabyte offers for gaming and professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is suitable for engineering and design due to its capable CPU and integrated graphics, but the Gigabyte Aero 17 surpasses it with a more powerful CPU, dedicated high-end GPU, and a superior-quality screen. The Aero 17's larger and higher resolution display contributes significantly to visual tasks, although it's less portable and might be louder and hotter under intensive use compared to the Vero 15.
Content Creation
7.2
8.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good.
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
7.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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, with its average resolution and brightness, is adequate for tasks like web browsing and document editing but lacks the color coverage and higher resolution that professionals need for engineering and design work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a vibrant and precise display suitable for detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its extensive color gamut and high resolution. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as they don't offer the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and fast-paced visual experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aero 17
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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