Beyond the green credentials, the Acer's only weakness comes from its physical measurements. More eco-friendly laptops are welcome, and the Vero does reasonably well – but this particular Vero could be better, and Acer is not the only company making environmental moves. Many HP laptops use a higher percentage of recycled material, and Lenovo builds ThinkPads with 75% recycled aluminium. Apple's rigs are more expensive than the Vero 514 but the firm has used 100% recycled aluminium since 2018 and Apple has committed to being entirely carbon neutral by 2030 – five years earlier than Acer. This isn't the only eco-friendly laptop around, either. It's not ugly, but it's certainly different. Instead, the Vero's grey plastic has yellow flecks and is reminiscent of concrete. You won't find any paint on the exterior, because paint sometimes contains harmful substances. And, true to form, this is a very sturdy laptop. The rig's MIL-STD-810H testing means that the Vero can withstand different temperatures, water and dust ingress, rusting, shocks and vibrations, so the Acer should last longer before replacement is needed. There are some less obvious areas where Acer touts this machine's sustainability.
The touchpad's recycled plastic replicates a traditional glass unit, and 90% of the packaging uses recycled material – and the box also converts into a laptop stand. The Vero's chassis uses 30% recycled material, with that figure rising to 50% in the keyboard and speakers. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook review: A confident convertible.Laptop vs Chromebook for work: Which one is better for office use?.HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: The epitome of a high-end business Chromebook.
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