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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly option that is more portable and has fanless operation for silence, but it has limited storage, lesser performance, and a basic display. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 packs a powerful processor and graphics, better for demanding engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming, with a high refresh rate display but is heavier and more expensive. If you want something light on your wallet and easy to carry for everyday purposes, Acer might suit you, while ASUS is more tailored for performance-intensive tasks and better gaming experience at the cost of portability and higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with a less robust Intel Celeron N4500 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a TN display panel, may struggle with multitasking and display quality, leading to a less satisfactory general use experience, further compounded by a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.8
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short for gaming and 3D applications mainly due to its basic Intel Celeron processor integrated graphics and a screen limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is well-suited due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen processor, powerful AMD RX 6800M dedicated graphics, and a much higher 300Hz screen refresh rate which is key to smoother visuals in fast-paced games. Additionally, the superior screen quality of the ASUS, with better brightness and color coverage, contributes to a more immersive gaming experience compared to the Acer's more basic display.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is built with a modest CPU and RAM, uses integrated graphics, and comes with a lower-quality TN screen, making it insufficient for the demands of engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a high-end CPU, substantial RAM, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a high-quality IPS display, providing robust performance and superior visual clarity essential for intensive engineering software and design work.
Content Creation
5.9
7.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
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
6.1
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 1 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
5.2
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If the Acer Aspire 1's screen does not offer high resolution or brightness and uses an inferior panel type, its display might appear dull and less sharp, which is less suitable for any use. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its good resolution and panel type, provides clarity and brightness for general use and detailed work in engineering and design; however, if it lacks a high refresh rate, it won't be as smooth for fast-paced 3D applications or gaming. Wide color gamuts in the ASUS ensure accurate color reproduction for professional design tasks, but won't benefit gaming as much as refresh rate would.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 1 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$215
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | RX 6800M (145 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | N/A | RGB | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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CNET
Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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