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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly option with a larger 15.6" screen and a lower price but offers less storage and memory compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which has a smaller 14" screen but is slightly more expensive. The Vivobook also provides a higher quality IPS display, more battery capacity, and a more powerful processor and graphics, making it better suited for multitasking and media consumption. If portability and performance are priorities, consider the Vivobook; if cost and screen size are more important, the Aspire 1 could meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1's display may not be sharp or vivid enough to satisfy users looking for consistent color and clarity, which is essential for both basic tasks and more specialized work like engineering. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a somewhat better visual experience suitable for daily activities and basic design jobs but lacks the wide color gamut professionals require for precise color work. While both struggle with gaming due to insufficient refresh rates, the ASUS's marginally better resolution and panel type could offer a more pleasant general use and casual design experience than the Acer Aspire 1.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair 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
$280
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $280.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.8
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 14 to be only fair for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short for general use mainly due to its less powerful Intel Celeron processor, smaller amount of RAM, and lower-quality TN screen, which together contribute to subpar performance and visual experience compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, on the other hand, offers better general use capabilities thanks to its more capable AMD Ryzen processor, greater RAM, and superior IPS display, enhancing both computing power and screen quality, though it does come at a cost of a slightly higher weight.
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.9
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 1's Intel Celeron UHD Graphics and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's AMD Radeon 610M are both integrated graphics solutions that lack the power required for demanding gaming or 3D applications, and with both laptops offering screen refresh rates of 60Hz, they're not suited for the high-frame-rate experiences sought by gamers. Additionally, despite the ASUS model having a slightly better screen quality with an IPS display compared to the Acer's TN panel, neither laptop has a CPU or screen capabilities that meet the demands of intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5
5.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.0/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are poor for engineering and design use due to their limited CPU and GPU capabilities, low RAM, and subpar screen quality; none of which can handle the demanding software typically used in these fields. Additionally, while the Acer's TN panel and the ASUS's better IPS panel do affect display quality, neither meets the high standards required for precision tasks in engineering and design.
Content Creation
5.9
6.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 14 to be only fair 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
6.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Acer Aspire 1 are both only fair for software development.
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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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 Vivobook Go 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 610M | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
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."
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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance 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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