Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

eco-friendly materials

fast charging support

lightweight design

good processor performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

modest battery life

ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

affordable price point

sharp display quality

fast charging support

moderate storage capacity

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.867 cm x 22.357 cm x 1.79 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.88 kg
Colour Mariana blue Silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 19 V
INPUT Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire Vero 14 (AV14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, Project Athena certified ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52P MB157W
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