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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is much less expensive and is good for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, with a quiet, fanless operation and decent portability. However, it has limited storage and lower performance capabilities, which may not be suitable for more demanding applications. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is significantly more costly but offers powerful performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It has a higher-quality display and better overall build quality, but with increased weight, it isn't as portable. Consider the Acer for casual use and the ASUS if you need high performance for specialist tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is considered poor for general use due to its basic processor, limited RAM, lower quality TN screen, and shorter battery life, which together may not provide a smooth experience for multitasking and media consumption. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a higher quality IPS display, and a significantly larger battery, offering a more robust and enjoyable user experience for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.7
8.3
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 typically has less powerful graphics processing capabilities and a lower screen refresh rate, making it unsuitable for demanding games and 3D applications that require smooth, high-quality visuals. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 usually comes with a high-end GPU and high refresh rate display, which offers superior performance and screen quality for an enhanced gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is limited for engineering and design use due to its entry-level CPU, minimal RAM, basic integrated graphics, and lower-quality screen, rendering it insufficient for such demanding tasks. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels with its high-end CPU, substantial RAM, powerful dedicated GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, which together provide the necessary performance and visual accuracy for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
5.9
8.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very 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
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Acer Aspire 1 may have lower resolution and brightness levels, affecting the clarity and visibility of the display, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a higher quality panel with better resolution and brightness for more vivid and clear images. For engineering and design, the ASUS's display supports a wider range of colors with higher coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for precision in color-sensitive work, whereas the Acer may fall short in this aspect. However, in the realm of Gaming and 3D, the ASUS has a low refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth images during fast-paced scenes, whereas laptops tailored for gaming typically prioritize high refresh rates for a more fluid visual experience.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 1 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $1,849.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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 1 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i9-12900H | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | RTX 3070 Ti (150 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | Yes | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 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 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Aspire 1
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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 Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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