Choosing between the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the HP 15" Laptop depends on your priorities. The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a higher midrange price but offers better performance with more storage, more RAM, and a more powerful processor, which is suitable for demanding engineering tasks or intensive 3D/machine learning activities. However, HP's offering comes at a budget-friendly price with essential features good enough for general use. It weighs slightly less and may offer slightly improved portability. If you're a general user looking for value for money and basic functionality, the HP 15" Laptop could be suitable, but if you require enhanced performance for specialized tasks and can invest more, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 might serve you better. Both laptops feature similar screen size, resolution, and build, with the Acer having marginally better battery life. Neither is particularly suitable for intensive gaming. 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 HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Vero 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is better suited for general use with its high-performance CPU, more RAM for better multitasking, and superior screen quality, while the HP 15" Laptop, though slightly more portable, has a lower-performing CPU, less RAM which may affect multitasking, and a screen quality that is adequate but doesn't match the Acer's.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.3/10
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 HP 15" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP 15" Laptop both have screens with sufficient resolution and brightness for average tasks like web browsing and document editing, making them acceptable for general use. However, for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, they fall short as their color range doesn't adequately cover professional color spaces. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications that require smooth motion, their lower refresh rates mean they may not provide the fluid visual experience preferred for these activities.
Build Quality
6.5/10
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP 15" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$665
$377
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $377.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the HP 15" Laptop are both fair for gaming and 3D because they feature integrated graphics – the Iris Xe for the Acer and the UHD Graphics for the HP – which handle basic gaming and 3D tasks but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have standard 60Hz refresh rates which are fine for casual gaming but not ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates; the better CPU and screen quality of the Acer may offer slightly improved performance over the HP in these tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
6.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 processor, more RAM, and better GPU, enabling smoother and faster performance for engineering and design tasks compared to the HP 15" Laptop, which has a less powerful Intel i3 processor and less RAM. Additionally, the Acer's screen offers a higher quality for visual tasks even though both laptops have similar portability, keyboard, and speaker characteristics.
Content Creation
7.2/10
6.9/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.1/10
6.7/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Acer Aspire Vero 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
"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."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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