If your focus is on general use and portability at a better price point, the Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers good performance and a lighter design, making it easier to carry around. However, if you're interested in more power for 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a stronger graphics card and better performance in these areas but comes at a higher cost and with reduced portability due to its heavier weight. Both have similar battery life for typical use; however, the Lenovo has a higher refresh rate screen, which is better for gaming and fast motion visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has an integrated Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate which makes it fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing its suitability for gaming and 3D use.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.9/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is rated higher for engineering and design use compared to the Acer Aspire Vero 15 due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, offering better performance for intensive tasks and 3D applications. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher quality keyboard, a more vibrant display with a higher refresh rate which is crucial for design work, despite being slightly less portable and noisier than the Acer.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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's screen likely offers a balance suitable for tasks like browsing and watching videos, with adequate resolution and brightness, but lacks the advanced color gamuts needed for precise engineering and design work. The Lenovo LOQ 15's screen, offering richer colors and sharper images, meets the demands of professionals in engineering and design, leading to its good screen quality. However, both fall short for 3D applications and gaming since higher refresh rates are essential for fluid visuals and neither model excels in that aspect.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 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
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is equipped with an i7 processor, a moderate battery life, and weighs under 4 pounds, making it suitable for portable general use, while its screen offers decent color representation. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 15 houses a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor with Nvidia graphics, which is slightly heavier and has a longer battery life, but is not as portable; it's also adept at handling general use and has a similarly good screen for colors.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Acer Aspire Vero 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.
Software Development
7.1/10
7.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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