Acer Aspire Vero (15.6-inch, 2021)

Eye-catching speckled design ; Brilliant port selection ; Respectable levels of power

Sub-par battery life ; Display is a little dim ; Thick chassis

The Acer Aspire Vero is a great laptop for those who want a great-looking notebook that’s also helpful for the environment. It’s moderately powerful for a mid-range pick and also offers up a brilliant selection of ports. Battery life is a little bit...

Partly made from recycled plastic ; 15.6-inch FHD screen ; Plenty of ports

Average performance ; Relatively short battery life ; Weighs 1.8kg

The Acer Aspire Vero is a reasonably-priced laptop that is made with sustainability in mind. There are some downsides like its size and battery life, but overall it's a reliable piece of kit with solid performance and a huge 15.6-inch screen.

Funky, eco-friendly design. ; Preloaded with Windows 11. ; Approachable price.

Funky, eco-friendly design. ; Preloaded with Windows 11. ; Approachable price.

The Acer Aspire Vero would have earned a stronger recommendation among midrange laptops, particularly for environmentally conscious people with budgets of less than $1,000 to spend on a laptop, but the disappointing battery life holds it back.

Sturdy, sustainable build ; 11th Gen Intel power ; Easy to upgrade, repair or recycle ; Comfortable keyboard

Dim display ; Divisive visual design ; Poor webcam picture ; Underwhelming battery life

Generous storage ; Better environmental cred than similarly-priced laptops ; Partially recycled plastic casing looks decent

Limited screen colour depth ; So-so battery life

A practical laptop with more storage and less attached guilt than usual, but the screen lacks the punch of the best.

The look of this laptop is fantastic ; Solid build quality even with PCR materials ; The display looks great, nice colors and contrast ; Solid performance for everyday tasks ; FHD webcam is decent ; Good battery life ; Attainable price point

Lid does not open one handed ; Speakers are really thin, no bass or bottom end to speak of ; Display brightness level could be better

What’s there to say about the Acer Aspire Vero? If you’re an eco-minded buyer looking for a laptop that works well in everyday use and is probably excellent for light business use. Then the Vero is right up your alley. There are plenty of great...