Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) vs Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M)
The Acer Aspire 14 AI has the edge: it is lighter, is more compact and has an OLED screen. The Acer Aspire Go 15 still has a bigger screen and has more storage, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Weight Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is 0.5 kg lighter: 1.25 kg against 1.78 kg.
- Screen size Depends on you
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has the bigger screen (15.6" against 14"), while the Acer Aspire 14 AI is more compact.
- Storage Acer Aspire Go 15 wins
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
The Acer Aspire 14 AI has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Acer Aspire Go 15's LCD.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the Acer Aspire Go 15 has Ethernet, while only the Acer Aspire 14 AI has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Aspire Go 15 if…
- You want more room to work: its 15.6-inch screen fits two windows side by side.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
Choose the Acer Aspire 14 AI if…
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.25 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You want something compact for small bags and train tables: it has a 14-inch screen.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Acer Aspire Go 15 leads on performance, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI leads on battery and weight and the screen. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has more storage and can be upgraded, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI has faster memory.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
Screen
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on the screen.
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has the bigger screen (15.6" against 14"), while the Acer Aspire 14 AI is more compact. The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a bigger screen, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI is more compact and has an OLED screen.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | TN | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 220 nits | — |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | — |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter, has a bigger battery and is slimmer, and the Acer Aspire Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 12.5 hours | Up to 18.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.78 kg | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 241.3 x 19.9 mm | 312 x 225.9 x 15.9 mm |
| Materials | — | aluminium body |
| Colour | Silver | Pure Silver |
| Colours available | — | Pure Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on ports and wireless.
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has Ethernet, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 6E.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (charging, video output), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB4 40Gbps (DisplayPort, charging), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | USB4 40Gbps |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on extras.
The Acer Aspire Go 15 has a number pad, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI has a backlit keyboard and Copilot+ AI features and has a sharper webcam.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | Yes |
| Keyboard | AcerSense key, Caps Lock indicator, microphone mute indicator | white backlight, AcerSense key |
| Number pad | Yes | No |
| Touchpad | Precision multi-gesture touchpad | touchpad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | 2 microphones | built-in microphone |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Kensington lock | Kensington lock, Microsoft Pluton, camera shutter |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Aspire Go 15 (AG15-42P) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NX.J7WEK.01G | NX.JNZEK.001 |
| Released | — | 2025 |