Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo
Apple MacBook Neo comes out ahead overall, scoring 100% to 0% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (6.3/10 vs 4.4/10).
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: which one should you buy?
Choose the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 if you care most about cpu threads (8 vs 6), display size (15.6 in vs 13 in) and battery capacity (53 Wh vs 36.5 Wh).
Choose the Apple MacBook Neo if you care most about overall score (6.3/10 vs 4.4/10), performance score (6.4/10 vs 5/10) and portability score (9.7/10 vs 7.1/10).
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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 Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Build & Design
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 7.1/10 | 9.7/10 |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | No |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Island |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Passive |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 237.5 x 17.9 mm | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm |
| Footprint | 862 cm2 (133.6 inches2) | 614 cm2 (95.2 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.5 x 7.2 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Glass |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 5/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 369 | 654 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 106 | 161 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 6302 | 8581 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2436 | 3412 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: CPU
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 8 | 6 |
| CPU | Intel Core 3 100U | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU cores | 6 (2P + 4E) | 6 (2P + 4E) |
| CPU base frequency | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.7 GHz | 4.05 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 10 MB | — |
| CPU manufacturing process | 10 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U | Apple A18 Pro |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: GPU
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 1.3 TFLOPS | 2.3 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | — | 128 bit |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | — |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Memory
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz | 7500 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | — |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 2x4 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB | 8GB |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Storage
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | No |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | Custom |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Display
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 2.4/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Display size | 15.6 in | 13 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 218 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | TN LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2408 x 1506 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | — | 1142:1 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 97.9% |
| Response time | — | 18 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.9% | ~79.8% |
| Side bezels | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | — | 135° |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Battery
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 36.5 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 1:35 hr | 2:00 hr |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | No |
| USB-C ports | 1x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 3.2 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Audio
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~83 dB |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: OS & Software
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Neo: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Neo
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
- CPU threads: 8 (vs 6)
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 15.6 in (vs 13 in)
- Battery capacity: 53 Wh (vs 36.5 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 20 W)
- Numeric keypad
- Windows Precision touchpad
- HDMI port
Apple MacBook Neo
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 4.4/10)
- Performance score: 6.4/10 (vs 5/10)
- Portability score: 9.7/10 (vs 7.1/10)
- Battery score: 7.6/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Display score: 5.1/10 (vs 2.4/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 654 (vs 369)
- Cinebench (single-core): 161 (vs 106)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 8581 (vs 6302)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3412 (vs 2436)
- GPU compute: 2.3 TFLOPS (vs 1.3 TFLOPS)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 218 ppi (vs 141 ppi)
- Weight: 1.23 kg (vs 1.77 kg)
- Thickness: 12.7 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.3)
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Neo?
Apple MacBook Neo comes out ahead overall, scoring 100% to 0% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (6.3/10 vs 4.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Neo?
The Apple MacBook Neo costs around $599, $100 less than the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 at around $699.
What are the main differences between the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 and the Apple MacBook Neo?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.3/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 4.4/10); performance score (6.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 5/10); portability score (9.7/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 7.1/10).