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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major concern and your needs are basic, like web browsing or office applications, the Acer Aspire 1 is a wallet-friendly choice with sufficient capabilities for such tasks. However, for high performance in gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, while more expensive, offers a powerful processor, advanced graphics, more memory and storage, and superior screen quality. The ASUS also has a higher battery life, which may benefit those on the move, but both laptops share similar dimensions and weight, making portability fairly equal. Keep in mind that the ASUS also has a quality keyboard and additional features like RGB lighting and ray tracing support for gamers. 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 G15.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 offers basic functionality with a lower-performing Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, which makes it less suitable for multitasking and rich media content, whereas the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a high-end AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, and an IPS screen with better resolution and color accuracy, enhancing performance and user experience for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.6
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz display, which make it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications that require robust graphical processing and smooth visuals. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 includes a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU capable of hardware ray tracing and a faster 165Hz screen refresh rate, providing the necessary performance and screen fluidity for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has less advanced components like a basic Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 4GB of RAM, and integrated graphics, which are inadequate for demanding engineering and design software, whereas the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a higher-end AMD Ryzen 9 processor, plentiful 16GB of RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU suitable for complex tasks and high-quality visuals.
Content Creation
5.9
8.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 might not satisfy users due to lower resolution and dull brightness, making texts and images less sharp and vibrant, which is noticeable during everyday tasks. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's screen likely provides crisp, clear visuals with wide color representation, beneficial for detailed engineering and design work. However, despite its high quality in other areas, for gaming and 3D applications, the G15's possibly lower refresh rate may not deliver as fluid motion as gaming-specific laptops.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
5.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,557
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,557.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,557 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | RTX 3070 (95 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 | 9.5 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 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | RGB | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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