Judgment
The Acer Aspire Vero is a great laptop for those who want a great looking notebook that is also environmentally friendly. It is moderately strong for mid-range picks and also offers a bright selection of ports. Battery life is relatively low, and the full HD display, though large enough, occasionally fades.
Professional
- Eye-catching spotted design
- Bright port selection
- Respectable level of power
Cons
- Sub-par battery life
- The display is a bit dull
- Thick chassis
Presence
- United KingdomRRP: £ 849.99
- AmericaRRP: $ 899.99
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Environmentally Made:The Acer Aspire Vero is made entirely of PCR (post-consumer recyclable) plastic, which means it is strong but environmentally friendly. -
Great port selection:You’ll also find plenty of ports in Vero, including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and Ethernet. -
Full HD display:Vero also employs a large 15.6 1920x1080p panel which is suitable for video watching.
Introduction
The Acer Aspire Vero is one of the most exciting laptops I’ve had the pleasure of testing in the last few months.
It got an equally juicy spec sheet, this review sample is packing 11M Gen Intel Core i7-1195G7 CPU, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD which means it packs a lot of punches at the performance level.
This is a more powerful iteration of the Vero, priced at $ 899.99 For a mid-range laptop, this is reasonably quite expensive, but fits well with the preferences of HP Pavilion 15 (2020) for example.
It also comes with a base model that offers a Core i5-1155G7 as well as 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. The base model watch is priced at $ 699.99 / € 799.
Design and keyboard
- Smart, eye-catching plastic shell
- PCR is partly made of plastic
- Sensitive keyboard, large trackpad and bright port selection
The design of the Acer Aspire Vero sets it apart from most competitors. While other candidates opt for a standard brushed aluminum outer shell, Acer’s more eco-friendly laptops use a stained plastic shell that looks remarkably smart.
It is sure to catch the eye of pedestrians as there is no other laptop that comes close to such a unique look. Slate gray color with green and blue flakes due to the fact that Vero’s body is partly made of PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic, as announced by a little carving in the corners.
While this undoubtedly shows the part, Vero’s clever shell can feel a bit rough to the touch which can be a bit addictive if you’re accustomed to something smooth.
The screen bezel is relatively narrow on the side and top, but the bottom part is quite thick. On top of that though you still get a simple 720p webcam for all your video conferencing needs.
The overall construction of the Vero means that it is not the thinnest in the laptop and it carries a lot of weight with a weight of 1.8 kg. Having said that, I find that it is still light enough to carry in a decent rocksack.
The slightly thicker chassis has quite a number of ports. On the left, you’ll find a USB-C, an HDMI, and two USB 3.2 Type-As, as well as an Ethernet port. On the right is a Kensington lock, USB 2.0 type and a headphone combi jack. It is fair to say that Acer is certainly not excluded here, and Ethernet is a special addition for those who want fast, cable internet.
The speakers on offer sound nicely balanced with a bit of low-end punch. Although they are shooting downwards, keep in mind that if you place the Acer Aspire Vero on a soft surface, such as a blanket or bed, the noise may be a little less.
You’ll also find some simple support for Windows Hello with a fingerprint sensor that is integrated into the top left corner of the Vero trackpad, which seems to be a convenient place to keep it.
Vero’s keyboard is nicely touch-sensitive and responsive to touch with a convenient full-size layout with backlighting, though the number pad is a little more compact than I like. In contrast, the trackpad is positively huge with accurate tracking and touch buttons.
Display
- The standard 1080p resolution is quite good
- The brightness of 250 nits fades a little
- The 15.6-inch panel offers plenty of screen real estate
Acer has gone for something a bit more standard in the display section with a 15.6-inch full HD panel that provides some decent colors and enough screen real estate for everyday work and comfort.
While watching the last special on The Grand Tour at Amazon Prime, Vero’s colors felt a bit flatter than Acer’s other laptops, with their Chromebook Spin 713 having 400 net brightness.
With a brightness of 250 nits, this panel is a little dimmer than my choice and just one tad below the normal 300 nits target.
In most cases, there is nothing wrong with the Vero panel, especially for indoor use, but it is not the best option for Uber-bright settings.
Performance
- The 11th Gen Core i7 processor is quite chic
- Integrated Iris Xe graphics can be used for casual gaming
- Reading and writing SSD is quite respectable
Under Vero’s certified “environmentally sustainable” hood, you’ll find it a handy punch pack for a mid-range laptop. Highlights include an Intel Core i7-1195G7 CPU, Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, 16GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD. These are very good spaces for this expensive laptop.
In the real world, this particular sheet has been translated into a sleek user experience, although in the Geekbench 5 Multi-Core and PC Mark 10 tests, Verro lagged behind some of its close competitors, largely thanks to the multi-core. Advantages of Ryzen-powered offers like HP Pavilion 15 (2020).
Acer Aspire Vero | HP Pavilion 15 (2020) | Dell XPS 13 | |
Processor | Intel Core i7-1195G7 | AMD Ryzen 4700U | Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
3D Mark Time Spy | 1621 | 1046 | 1657 |
Geekbench 5 multi-core | 4383 | 4553 | 5687 |
PC Mark 10 | 3763 | 3889 | 4802 |
At least 16GB of RAM means Vero has plenty of headroom for more intensive tasks like photo and video editing, and it worked well for some generally productive workdays.
If you plan to spend your evening with one or two games, the Vero game offered with Iris Xe graphics on offer can be played, but don’t expect it to run AAA titles.
A 512GB SSD offers a decent bit of power to store all your files and programs and is not as stingy as some other laptops. However, this is the maximum capacity currently available in Vero, which may not be suitable for everyone.
Its read and write speeds of 2388.97MB / s and 1217MB / s, respectively, make it one of the fastest SSDs available in my test mid-range laptops and a good choice for turning your files on and off.
If you go out and buy a Vero, you’ll also get Windows 11 pre-installed, which means you don’t have to wait for your own PC update to launch it. Windows 11 seems smoother than 10 in my eyes, which is just a plus.
Battery life
- The benchmark test lasts 7 hours 28 minutes
- Able to last one working day
I’m afraid to say that Vero’s battery life is a bit short. At the PCMark 10 Office battery benchmark, it shyly lasted just seven and a half hours before shutting down.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 lasts only about half an hour, and one of our top laptops, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go, lasts an hour or more, leaving Vero behind in the competition.
In the real world, though, it will comfortably last for a working day and you may be able to reduce the brightness and get it out in a second.
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Will you buy it?
You want a bright mid-range laptop: Vero sells not only on its power level, but also because it is made with some durable materials and has plenty of ports for booting.
You want an Uber-bright display and longer battery life: Unfortunately, Vero will not please everyone because its display is not the brightest and its battery life is a bit short.
The latest thought
The Acer Aspire Vero represents a step forward for laptops when it comes to construction and design. If Acer’s more sustainable methods and materials are caught, laptops can be a way to reduce the amount of e-waste for recycling and PCR plastic recycling.
Its design is bold and beautiful, Vero looks great with green and blue spots. Even for a mid-range laptop, the port selection is nicely rounded and has plenty of power to stick to your teeth.
Just keep in mind that the battery life isn’t the most incredible and the Vero display is a bit dull for my choice.
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FAQs
The Acer chassis uses 30% PCR plastic, claiming to save about 21% CO2 emissions.
No, this laptop has no touchscreen.
Yes, Acer claims that the packaging is 100% recyclable.
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