Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Shale black Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top)
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate Ultra Slim Design, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Toshiba -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 33 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-32) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ASUS IceCool design
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C6GJ GQ1796T
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