Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

lightweight design

sufficient connectivity options

includes numeric keypad

average display quality

modest processing power

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Charcoal black Firmament green
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
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 -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Kingston 256 GB SSD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-34) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C7JR EJ490T
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