New Uni Laptop

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I need to get a new laptop for uni. I will generally be using word, excel, doing research and surfing. I have narrowed it down to two and would appreciate any advice as I don’t know which would be best. I really want a laptop that will last the next three years. 

My shortlist is:

Asus Vivobook S14 Amd Ryzen 7, 16gb ram, 1tb ssd

https://www.very.co.uk/asus-vivobook-s14nbsplaptopnbsp-14innbspfhd-amd-ryzen-7-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-silver/1601135440.prd

or 

Acer Aspire AI Oled 14” laptop, Copilot+ PC - Intel Core Ultra 5, 512gb, 512gb ssd

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/acer-aspire-14-ai-oled-14-laptop-copilot-pc-intel-core-ultra-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10284846.html?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=47868&awc=1599_1763716424_513973efe195ce9738d8ec1e5498676f&srcid=369&xtor=AL-1&cmpid=aff~atolls%20UK%20%28hotukdeals%29~Discount%20Code~47868~Atolls+UK+%28hotukdeals%29&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=47868

with discount both are roughly the same price. 

Thanks 

On-the-coast

Pretty similar specs.  One amd one intel. 

Asus are generally a little more premium than Acer (better build quality). I’d take the Asus. But either would meet your requirements.