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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly choice, particularly for general use with less intensive tasks as it has modest storage and processing capacity. It's lighter, lending to better portability, but falls short in performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while more expensive, offers robust performance suitable for high-end gaming, engineering tasks, and creative work. It features a high-resolution OLED display, a powerful processor, abundant storage, and a significant amount of RAM. While it has a longer battery life, it is heavier and less portable than the Acer Aspire 1. Consider your primary needs: if portability and cost are key, go with the Acer; if performance and screen quality are paramount, choose the Gigabyte Aero 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aero 16.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a weaker CPU, less RAM, a lower-quality screen, and shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aero 16 which boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-resolution OLED screen, and longer-lasting battery, making it better suited for a variety of general use cases. Additionally, the Aero 16's robust storage, superior keyboard, and effective heat management contribute to a more reliable and comfortable user experience, outweighing the Aspire 1's advantages of slightly better portability and silent operation.
Gaming and AI
5.7
7.8
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short for gaming and 3D because it has a basic Intel Celeron GPU with a standard screen refresh rate, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 excels with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and the same refresh rate but with superior screen quality including higher resolution and color accuracy, which enhance the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 falls short for engineering and design due to less powerful hardware, including a more basic CPU, minimal RAM, and graphics suited for basic tasks, alongside a lower-quality TN screen. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 excels with a high-end CPU, substantial RAM, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a superior OLED screen that also boasts higher color accuracy and brightness, although it is somewhat less portable and has a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
5.9
8.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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 may have a lower-resolution display and dimmer screen, which can result in less crisp and vibrant visuals, making it less suitable for tasks where clarity and color accuracy are paramount. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16 likely boasts a high-resolution, bright display with wide color gamut coverage, offering designers and engineers the precision and color fidelity needed for their detailed work. However, despite its excellent resolution and color quality, the Aero 16's lower refresh rate might not be ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial.
Build Quality
5.5
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Aspire 1 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel i7-12700H | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | RTX 3070 Ti (105 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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 3 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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