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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is often slightly less expensive and comes with a robust Intel i7 processor suitable for general use and some intensive tasks like engineering, while the MSI Prestige 14 is slightly more expensive and has an Intel i5 processor which, while powerful, may be less optimal for very demanding applications. The MSI Prestige 14 is more portable owing to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it a better choice if you require mobility. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and screen resolution but the MSI has a higher pixel density, which can produce sharper images. If battery life is a concern, the MSI lasts a bit longer on a single charge. Consider the Acer if the price is a key factor and you need more processing power or the MSI for better portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
- The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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 fair screen quality for general use is due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but the screen may not be vibrant compared to higher-end models. For engineering and design, the color accuracy is crucial, and while the Aspire Vero 15 provides satisfactory performance, professionals might prefer the MSI Prestige 14 for its superior color gamuts, enhancing detail and color fidelity in their work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find both laptops lacking, as neither offers high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals, although they provide enough resolution and decent panel types for non-gaming tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,040
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and MSI Prestige 14 both offer 16GB of RAM and Intel Iris Xe graphics, ensuring smooth performance for general use with quality displays, the Acer with a slightly larger screen conducive to multitasking and the MSI with a higher pixel density for sharper images. While the Acer is a bit heavier with a lower battery life, making it less portable, the MSI boasts a lighter build with longer battery life, suitable for on-the-go users who need their laptop to last through the day.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and MSI Prestige 14 both have integrated graphics which are not as powerful as dedicated GPUs, making them fair options for gaming and 3D tasks. While both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for many games, the Prestige 14 has a superior screen quality which might enhance the visual experience during gameplay.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 offers a solid CPU and capable integrated graphics, suitable for engineering and design tasks, while its screen quality with decent color accuracy and contrast ratio make it conducive to visual work; however, it's heavier which impacts portability. The MSI Prestige 14, while also providing a robust CPU and integrated graphics, shines with its higher screen resolution and superior color coverage, making it ideal for precise design work, and is lighter, enhancing its portability, but it may sacrifice some screen size compared to the Acer.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire Vero 15 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$665 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Aspire Vero 15
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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."
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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