The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is a more wallet-friendly option and is lighter, making it more suitable for carrying around. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7, while more expensive, provides better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card. The Legion 7 also has a higher resolution display, which might be preferable for those who prioritize screen quality, and it has a more substantial battery capacity for longer usage time. However, it is heavier, which could be a downside for portability. Both laptops are suitable for gaming, but the Legion 7 would offer a noticeably better experience due to its higher-end components. 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 Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 provides a balance between performance for general use with its capable CPU and RAM, and portability with its lighter weight and decent battery life, while its screen quality and keyboard are noted as good. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a higher-resolution screen and better speaker and build quality, but it's heavier with slightly less battery life; its excellent keyboard and larger storage capacity might sway those who prioritize typing experience and data space over portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which can render fast-paced visuals more smoothly than the Acer Aspire Vero 15's Intel Iris Xe GPU and 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, screen quality and CPU performance, while somewhat important, are also superior in the Lenovo Legion 7, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outperforms the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for engineering and design tasks with its superior CPU and GPU, higher screen resolution, and better color reproduction, which are essential for such intensive work; in contrast, the Acer offers a more balanced package for those who prioritize a quieter operating noise and higher portability.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.9/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use where reading text and viewing content is common, both the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Lenovo Legion 7 offer screens with sufficient resolution and panel type for clarity, with the Lenovo likely having an edge in brightness, enhancing overall visibility. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial, and the Lenovo’s screen likely has wider color gamuts, allowing for more precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where frame rates are key, both laptops fall short as they don't prioritize high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Lenovo Legion 7 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
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 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 Lenovo Legion 7 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 Lenovo Legion 7 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."
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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