Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA). 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 (A315-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

lightweight design

good basic connectivity

average battery life

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

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 (A315-53) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 26.28 cm x 2.095 cm 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Firmament green
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) 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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) 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 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 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 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 4810 mAh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) 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 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
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 (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) 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) -
Features HDCP Compliant -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 34RQ EJ490T
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