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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need to perform high-end tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering projects and are willing to invest in a more expensive device, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo with its powerful processor, high RAM, and superior display is a suitable option. However, it's heavier compared to other models, which can affect portability. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly choice, good for general tasks with a lighter weight that makes it more portable, but it has less storage, memory, and a lower-quality display which might not suffice for demanding software applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.0
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has lower-end integrated graphics and a basic screen with a standard refresh rate, which limits gaming and 3D performance, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a more capable integrated graphics solution and a higher refresh rate OLED screen, enhancing its ability to handle gaming and 3D tasks effectively.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.9
8.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display, which makes it less suitable for any use that requires sharp and vibrant visuals, thus affecting general use, engineering, and gaming. The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high-resolution display with bright and accurate colors, catering well to the detailed work in general use and engineering; however, its screen might not have the high refresh rates preferred for smooth 3D gaming. Engineering and design tasks also benefit from the ZenBook's wide color gamuts, ensuring that the displayed colors are precise and consistent for professional work.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i7-12700H | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | Iris Xe | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 357 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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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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."
ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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PCWorld
Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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