Acer Aspire 3 (A314) vs. Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A314) and Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate port selection

lightweight design

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full hd display

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A314) and Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A314) vs. Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.995 cm 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Plastic, metal (top cover)
Colour Obsidian black Charcoal black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Acer BluelightShield technology, 180° lay flat, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 20 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A314) Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 32 32X5
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