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Updated March 13, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly choice suited for everyday tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, and working with office applications; it's lightweight and has a decent battery life, making it good for portability. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a high-performance laptop designed for gaming, 3D rendering, and other intensive tasks; it comes with a higher price tag and may have shorter battery life, but offers a significant boost in speed and graphics capabilities. If your work involves resource-heavy applications or gaming, the ASUS is the better choice despite its higher cost and potential portability trade-offs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024).
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 offers limited processing power and memory, which might make multitasking sluggish and challenging for demanding applications, while its screen quality and battery life are adequate but not exceptional, affecting its suitability for prolonged or high-quality media consumption. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 delivers powerful processing capabilities and ample memory, ensuring smooth performance in a variety of tasks, along with a superior screen and long battery life, which enhances its portability and makes it suitable for both work and entertainment on-the-go.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.6
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, typically equipped with a basic GPU and standard screen refresh rate, struggles with gaming and 3D applications due to limited graphics processing capabilities. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has a high-end GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, providing a smooth and visually superior gaming experience, further enhanced by a more robust CPU and higher screen quality.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short in engineering and design tasks due to less powerful CPU, less RAM, weaker GPU, and lower screen quality, all crucial for such demanding work, whereas the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 excels with high performance in these areas, making it a much stronger choice for these tasks despite being less portable and having a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
5.9
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) 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
7.8
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) 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
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1's screen may not be as vibrant or clear due to lower resolution and brightness, making it less ideal for all-round use where a sharper and brighter display improves the experience. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, with higher resolution and brightness as well as excellent color coverage, offers a very good screen that benefits engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Zephyrus G14 might not be optimal if it has a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and graphics during fast-paced activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has 12 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
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 1 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) has very 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
$1,899
$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 Zephyrus G14 (2024) costs $1,899.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | RTX 4050 (120 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | Yes | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | N/A | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Zephyrus G14 (2024)
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 offers an impressive package. Asus improves the performance of the new 2023 ROG Zephyrus G14 considerable and offers a very powerful 14-inch notebook with plenty of performance for gamers and content creators. The high-quality chassis is unchanged from last year, but is now equipped with the latest and greatest from AMD as well as Nvidia. The Mini-LED panel also puts up a convincing performance in pretty much every regard, even though the MacBook Pro 14 still offers superior brightness values. The panel works extremely well for gaming and the included color profiles offer very accurate colors."
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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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