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Updated January 10, 2024·

When considering the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, the choice comes down to your specific needs and preferences. The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with a somewhat higher price, offers solid general performance with a focus on sustainability, being a good choice for typical work and multimedia activities, as well as boasting a moderate battery life. Its components are suitable for everyday tasks, but it might struggle with intensive tasks like gaming or 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, priced lower, is designed with gaming in mind, featuring a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, a higher refresh rate display, and hardware that supports ray tracing and DLSS, making it better for gaming and more resource-intensive applications. However, it is heavier and has less battery life, making it less portable. If your priority is gaming or demanding creative work, the Lenovo is the better option, while the Acer is more tailored for general use and portability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
  • The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

6.6
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$665
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
$549
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The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.3
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.2
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire Vero 15
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for software development.

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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire Vero 15Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Acer Aspire Vero 15Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

GENERAL

Price
$665
$549
Release Date
April 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7''14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86''
Weight
3.97 lbs5.1 lbs
Width
14.3"14.16"
Depth
9.4"10.49"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1195G7AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
12
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
48 Wh60 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
264 nits329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.2/10
Portability Score
7.7/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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."

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."

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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 Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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