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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly option that offers modest performance suitable for general use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. It is lighter with longer battery life, making it highly portable, but it lacks the power for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is an upper midrange laptop with high-performance capabilities for demanding tasks such as engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its powerful processor, high RAM, and dedicated graphics card. It also boasts a superior OLED display with touchscreen capability, ideal for creative professionals seeking color accuracy and detail. The tradeoff comes with its higher price and slightly heavier build, affecting portability compared to the Acer Aspire 1. 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 Duo 15.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent 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
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is equipped with more basic hardware like a lower-end CPU and less RAM, and it has a basic TN screen, leading to lower overall performance and screen quality compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which boasts a powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and a high-resolution OLED screen. While the ZenBook Pro Duo also offers more storage and better build quality, it's less portable due to being heavier and it typically costs more, but it provides significantly better performance and longer battery life, making it much more suitable for demanding tasks and enhancing general use experience.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.9
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is equipped with an Intel Celeron UHD Graphics integrated GPU, which offers minimal 3D performance and is not suited for gaming, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, designed for demanding gaming and 3D applications, offering advanced capabilities such as hardware ray tracing and high screen quality with its OLED display.
Engineering and Design
5.5
9.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent 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
8.8
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness, making it suitable for general use, and its wide color gamuts benefit precision tasks in engineering and design. However, its average refresh rate limits its ability to provide a smooth experience for 3D applications, which is essential for gaming. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 1's lower quality display impacts color representation and clarity across all uses, significantly reducing its effectiveness for both everyday tasks and specialized work in engineering, design, and gaming.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$1,899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $1,899.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i9-12900H | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | RTX 3070 Ti (105 W) | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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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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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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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