ZDNET Picks Acer Under $500 Over Asus for Most Buyers, Reserves Asus for High-End Creators
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Updated · ZDNet · May 27
ZDNET Picks Acer Under $500 Over Asus for Most Buyers, Reserves Asus for High-End Creators
7 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 27
ZDNET’s latest brand comparison says Acer is the better overall laptop buy for most people, citing stronger value in the low- and midrange market, while Asus is the better fit for premium and creator-focused use.
Under-$500 Acer models such as the Aspire Go 15 and Aspire Vero Green were highlighted for dependable everyday performance, practical design, solid port selection and affordable gaming options like the Nitro V 15.
Asus won on higher-end hardware, with OLED displays, Nvidia RTX graphics and creator features on systems like the ProArt P16, plus experimental designs such as the dual-screen Zenbook Duo.
The verdict reflects a split by buyer type rather than a universal winner: Acer for dependable work and school machines, Asus for content creation, distinctive form factors and more premium experiences.
With the sub-$500 laptop market collapsing, is Acer's value-based strategy still viable against premium-focused rivals like Asus?
As budget laptops face extinction due to surging costs, are consumers being forced into a premium market they cannot afford?