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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 generally offers a sturdier build and better sustainability credentials, which justifies its higher price tag compared to the HP Pavilion 15. If you prioritize performance and durability and are willing to invest more upfront, the Acer might suit your needs. However, if you're looking for value and cost-effectiveness, especially for general use without intensive tasks like gaming or engineering work, the HP might be a more fitting choice, as it provides a balance between performance and budget. Keep in mind, a higher price doesn't always mean better performance for your specific use case, so consider what features are a priority for you before making a decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- Good for software development
- Good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Vero 15.
Key differences
Software Development
7.1
6.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.2
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a better viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a more suitable screen due to its acceptable resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is critical, the Acer again provides a more satisfactory experience with more accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may feel limiting, but the HP Pavilion 15 more so, due to its lower refresh rate, affecting smoothness and responsiveness.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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.
Cost
$665
$587
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $587.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with a higher performance CPU and superior screen quality, is well-suited for demanding general use, though it's slightly less portable and has shorter battery life than the HP Pavilion 15, which offers ample storage and excellent heat management for basic tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are fair for gaming and 3D mainly due to moderate integrated GPUs, but they are not specialized gaming laptops; for high-level gaming and detailed 3D work, laptops with dedicated high-performance GPUs and higher screen refresh rates are preferable. The Acer's screen is better with a higher resolution and an IPS panel for wider viewing angles, whereas the HP has a lower resolution and a TN panel which offers lesser screen quality; both have standard refresh rates, which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for competitive gaming where higher refresh rates offer smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is equipped with a faster processor and a higher quality graphics unit, making it more capable of handling demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which has a lower-tier processor and less capable graphics. Additionally, the Vero 15 features an IPS display with a higher resolution and better screen quality, essential for precision work, whereas the Pavilion 15’s lower-resolution TN panel may not render images as sharply.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP Pavilion 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
6.2
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and HP Pavilion 15 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $587 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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."
HP Pavilion 15
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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