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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is generally more affordable and offers more RAM for multitasking, with a build suited for general use, but its graphics are less capable for tasks like 3D work or intensive gaming. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin is pricier and has a higher-end graphics card for gaming or 3D rendering, though it comes with less RAM which might limit performance in some multitasking scenarios. 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 battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire Vero 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.3
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for general use due to its combination of higher-tier CPU and RAM, leading to better performance in multi-tasking and productivity tasks, along with its high screen quality and a balance of portability and battery life. In contrast, the MSI GF65 Thin, while more portable due to its lighter weight and thinner design, offers fair performance for general use because it has a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, which can limit its efficiency, despite its focus on gaming capabilities.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GF65 Thin and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI GF65 Thin is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, is less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI GF65 Thin, which features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphic card. Additionally, the MSI GF65 Thin offers smoother gameplay with its higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Acer's 60Hz, making it a better choice for fast-paced gaming.
Software Development
7.1
6.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for software development, and content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and MSI GF65 Thin, with their respective display characteristics, offer adequate resolution and brightness for everyday activities like browsing and document editing, but their screen type may not deliver the most vivid or sharp experience. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is key, both models fall short in covering the higher color gamuts that professionals require for precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their fair screen quality is hampered by the fact that they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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.
Cost
$665
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI GF65 Thin and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers strong performance for engineering and design with its higher-tier Intel CPU and sufficient RAM, supported by integrated graphics for non-intensive tasks; however, the MSI GF65 Thin stands out for design work that demands more graphics power thanks to its dedicated Nvidia GPU, providing better visual rendering capabilities. While the Acer has a good balance of screen quality and portability, the MSI provides superior screen refresh rates beneficial for design fluidity but may come at a cost of decreased battery life and a slightly higher weight.
Content Creation
7.2
6.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 MSI GF65 Thin 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and MSI GF65 Thin both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
6.7
The MSI GF65 Thin and Acer Aspire Vero 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 MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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."
MSI GF65 Thin
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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