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Acer Aspire 15 · 549 €Apple MacBook Air 13" M1 · 799 €
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| What matters | Acer Aspire 15AcerMedium confidence | Apple MacBook Air 13" M1AppleMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 6.4 | 7.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 549,00 € (best in this comparison) | 799,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.4 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 5.6 | 9.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 6.2 | 7.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 5.8 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 7.0 (best in this comparison) | 2.2 |
| Support & warranty | 5.2 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| CPU | Intel Core 5 120U | Apple M1, 8-core |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5, two slots | 8 or 16 GB unified, soldered |
| Storage | 512 GB NVMe, replaceable | 256 GB–2 TB, soldered |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920×1080 IPS, 60 Hz, 300 nits | 13.3" 2560×1600 IPS, 60 Hz, 400 nits |
| Battery | 5 h mixed use | 15 h mixed use |
| Upgradeable | RAM, SSD and battery | Nothing |
| Best for | Office work on a budget · Upgrading the RAM yourself · A big screen for the money | All-day battery with no fan noise · Students and writers · The cheapest way into macOS that is not a compromise |
| Avoid if | You carry it every day · You need the battery to last a flight | You need more than 16 GB of memory · You want to plug in two monitors |
| Main drawback | Under 5 hours of real battery life | 8 GB base memory is soldered and cannot be changed |
Verdict
Take the Acer Aspire 15 unless you need build quality.
The Apple MacBook Air 13" M1 scores highest at 7.7, but it costs 250,00 € more than the Acer Aspire 15, which scores 6.4. That premium buys you build quality — 3.4 points of it. Worth it if all-day battery with no fan noise describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for under 5 hours of real battery life on the Acer Aspire 15.
Best overallApple MacBook Air 13" M1 — Highest Worth Score here at 7.7, 1.3 ahead of the Acer Aspire 15. Best for all-day battery with no fan noise.
Best valueAcer Aspire 15 — 250,00 € cheaper than the Apple MacBook Air 13" M1 and only 1.3 behind on Worth Score. You give up build quality.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.