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.

Made from recycled plastic ; Distinctive styling ; Good speaker system

Mediocre display ; No SD card slot ; Annoying E & R keycap graphics

If we take it as read that rampant consumerism is ruining our environment then making laptops out of partly recycled plastic isn’t going to have any significant impact on the problem. That said, Acer does deserve some kudos for raising awareness of the...

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...