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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1, being much less expensive, is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suited for general use like browsing and simple office tasks; however, its lower storage, RAM, and simpler integrated graphics make it less suitable for intensive tasks. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, on the other hand, is a more expensive, midrange laptop that offers powerful performance with substantial storage, higher RAM, and a dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. The tradeoff is that the ASUS is heavier and less portable than the Acer, but it compensates with a significantly better battery life and overall higher quality in display, keyboard, and build, which could enhance the overall user experience during demanding tasks and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good portability
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very 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 build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in general use due to its robust AMD Ryzen processor, ample 16 GB of RAM, and superior screen quality, which ensures smooth operation and crisp visuals; the drawback is its heavier weight and lower portability. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 1, with a basic Intel Celeron processor and just 4 GB of RAM, struggles with demanding tasks and its TN screen offers poorer color and viewing angles, although it is lighter and easier to carry with quieter operation due to the fanless design.
Gaming and AI
5.7
8.1
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1's basic Intel graphics and standard 60Hz refresh screen aren't suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX graphics card and a faster 144Hz refresh screen, making it very good for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.2
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 TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and an inferior integrated graphics chip, making it unsuitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and a high-performance Nvidia GPU, excels in these areas. Additionally, the ASUS has superior screen quality, important for design work, but it's heavier and less portable than the Acer, compromising on portability for better performance and display.
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 TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7
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
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 might have a lower resolution and dimmer display, which can make text and images appear less sharp and vibrant for general tasks, and challenging to work on for long periods or in well-lit environments, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with a fair screen quality, has better resolution and brightness making it more suitable for everyday use and professional work. For engineering and design, the Acer's display likely lacks wide color gamut support, leading to less accurate color representation, whereas the ASUS might offer fair color reproduction but still not meet the standards required by color-critical work. For 3D and gaming, refresh rate becomes critical, and while the ASUS's fair screen quality in this context suggests it might not have the highest refresh rate available, it would still likely outperform the Acer Aspire 1, which is noted for its poor screen quality for these activities despite any resolution or panel type advantages it may have.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 1 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
$1,585
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,585.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,585 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | RTX 4070 (140 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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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