The Acer Aspire Vero has admirable green credentials, modest price, everyday performance and decent battery life. However, its display, keyboard and build quality are lacking
The Acer Aspire Vero takes a markedly different approach to most other laptops on the market – because it focusses on its environmental credentials ahead of other factors, like price or performance.
Acer makes a big deal about the Vero’s (the AV15-51) recycled materials, for instance, and the firm claims that the box works as a laptop stand after you’ve removed the machine.
Sustainability is a big subject that’ll inevitably become bigger, so we won’t be surprised if more laptops make more noise in this area – but Acer is one of the first to take the initiative.
The model we’ve reviewed is the more affordable Core i5 specification, and it costs £649 in the UK and $699 in the US – so it’s not particularly expensive. Is the Vero a good laptop and good for the environment, though, or does this green machine suffer in real-world use?
Design & Build
Impressive green credentials
Divisive, paint-free aesthetic
Good connectivity, but relatively thick and heavy
Much of the Acer Aspire Vero’s body uses PCR, or Post-Consumer Recycled material, and Acer is quick to boast about the amount of second-hand stuff inside this notebook. The chassis and screen bezel use 30% recycled hardware, and the screen and keycaps use 99% and 50% recycled material respectively.
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