Acer Vero 15-inch Eco-Friendly Laptop (AV15-51-55ZQ)

If you're interested in reducing the environmental impact of your digital activities but cannot afford some of the pricier options, this laptop might well be for you.

It looks like it might be easier to maintain than some other laptops, but without documentation, it's hard for me to firmly assess this.

Other Considerations

Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $720.

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User
Audio Editor

Compared to other Laptops

Bang for the Buck	42th percentile
Versatility	69th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	58th percentile
Power (Graphical)	62th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	54th percentile
Storage Space	77th percentile
Portability	62th percentile
Battery Autonomy	48th percentile
Longevity	15th percentile

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	33th percentile
Versatility	79th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	44th percentile
Power (Graphical)	49th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	46th percentile
Storage Space	74th percentile
Portability	69th percentile
Battery Autonomy	52th percentile
Longevity	15th percentile

Specs

Screen

15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

CPU

Intel Core i5-1155G7, 4 cores clocked from 2.5 to 4.5 GHz

GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Battery

48Wh

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (cm): w36.34 × d23.85 × h1.79

Dimensions (in): w14.31 × d9.39 × h0.7

Weight (kg): 1.8

Weight (lbs.): 3.97

Features

Backlit
External Power Brick
Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
HDMI
IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
Multiple Monitor Support
USB 2
USB Type-C
USB Type-A
USB 3.2
Fingerprint Sensor
TPM & other Encryption Hardware
Ethernet 10
Ethernet 100
Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
Built-in Number Pad
Built-In Keyboard
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers
Bluetooth 5
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
Wi-Fi ac
Wi-Fi 6 ax

Maintenance and Upgrades

I do not have much insight to offer regarding this product.

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

C$899.99 from London Drugs

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C$899.99 from Visions Electronics

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C$699.99 from The Source

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C$699.97 from Best Buy

Condition: New, Availability: Out of Stock, Last Seen in Stock: 2 months ago, Last Verification: a day ago

C$699.99 from Best Buy

Condition: Open Box, Availability: Out of Stock, Last Seen in Stock: 2 months ago, Last Verification: a day ago

Software Compatibility

Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CC Design, Non-Linear Editing, Video, Video Editor

Photoshop CC 2021 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Death Stranding Game, Action, Horror, Survival

Minecraft Game, Action, Adventure, Building, Sandbox, Survival

Microsoft Word 2021 Business, Desktop Publishing, Productivity, Text Editor

Microsoft Excel 2021 Business, Financial Software, Productivity, Spreadsheet

Fortnite Game, Action, Battle Royale, Building, Multiplayer-Focused, Survival

Farming Simulator 22 Game, Action, Simulation

MAME Game, Emulator

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Game, Adventure, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, RPG

Inkscape Design, Page Layout Editor, Technical Drawing, Vector Graphics Editor

Clip Studio Paint Design, Animation, Page Layout Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

DaVinci Resolve 18 Design, Video Editor

Planet Zoo Game, Building, Business Simulation, Sandbox, Simulation, Strategy

Paint.net Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Game, Action, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer-Focused, RPG

Cubase 12 Design, Audio Editor, Audio Software, Music Production

Elden Ring Game, RPG, Action

PaintShop Pro 2023 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Animation, Video

Microsoft Visio 2021 Design, Productivity, Vector Graphics Editor

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Game, Adventure, RPG

Audacity Design, Audio Editor

Squad Game, Action, FPS, Shooter

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Game, Action, Adventure

SMITE Game, Action, MOBA, Multiplayer-Focused

Photopea Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

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Baldur's Gate 3 Game, RPG

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