Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 (1 tied) — including overall score (5.8/10 vs 4.4/10).
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: which one should you buy?
Choose the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 if you care most about cinebench (single-core) (106 vs 99), geekbench (single-core) (2436 vs 2200) and display size (15.6 in vs 12 in).
Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 if you care most about overall score (5.8/10 vs 4.4/10), performance score (5.7/10 vs 5/10) and portability score (10/10 vs 7.1/10).
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Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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 Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.4/10 | 5.8/10 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Build & Design
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 7.1/10 | 10/10 |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray | Gray, Blue, Purple |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | No |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | — |
| Cooling system | Active | Passive |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 237.5 x 17.9 mm | 274 x 190 x 7.8 mm |
| Footprint | 862 cm2 (133.6 inches2) | 521 cm2 (80.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | — |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 5/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 369 | 638 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 106 | 99 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 6302 | 10380 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2436 | 2200 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: CPU
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 8 | 8 |
| CPU | Intel Core 3 100U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 6 (2P + 4E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 1.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U | X1P-42-100 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: GPU
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 1.3 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Adreno X1-45 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Memory
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | — |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB | 16GB |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Storage
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | No |
| 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 Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Display
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 2.4/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Display size | 15.6 in | 12 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 220 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | TN LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2196 x 1464 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Contrast ratio | — | 1200:1 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 98.1% |
| Response time | — | 25 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.9% | ~82.4% |
| Side bezels | 8.8 mm | 10.2 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | — | 360° |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Battery
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 38 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 45 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 | 2:05 hr |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| 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 4.0 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Audio
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~82.1 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: OS & Software
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | Yes |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
- Cinebench (single-core): 106 (vs 99)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2436 (vs 2200)
- NVMe storage
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 15.6 in (vs 12 in)
- Battery capacity: 53 Wh (vs 38 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 45 W)
- Fingerprint reader
- Numeric keypad
- HDMI port
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
- Overall score: 5.8/10 (vs 4.4/10)
- Performance score: 5.7/10 (vs 5/10)
- Portability score: 10/10 (vs 7.1/10)
- Battery score: 7.3/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Display score: 5.7/10 (vs 2.4/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 638 (vs 369)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 10380 (vs 6302)
- GPU compute: 1.7 TFLOPS (vs 1.3 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 400 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 220 ppi (vs 141 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Weight: 0.68 kg (vs 1.77 kg)
- Thickness: 7.8 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
- Dolby Atmos
- 2-in-1 convertible
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 (1 tied) — including overall score (5.8/10 vs 4.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
Both cost around $699, so the choice comes down to specs rather than price.
What are the main differences between the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.8/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 4.4/10); performance score (5.7/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 5/10); portability score (10/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 7.1/10).