In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A317) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.09 cm | 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm |
Weight | 2.6 kg | 1.9 kg |
Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | - |
Colour | Pure silver | Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) |
DISPLAY | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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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 | 250 cd/m² | 200 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | - | 45% NTSC |
Features | Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display | Ultra Slim Design, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology |
PROCESSOR | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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CPU | Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.8 GHz | - |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | L3 - 4 MB | 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
Features | Intel Burst Technology | - |
MEMORY | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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RAM | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | 12 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | 1 |
Empty Slots | 1 | 1 |
STORAGE | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung | 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate |
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Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
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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) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Features | Single stream (1x1) | - |
BATTERY | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Technology | 2-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 36 Wh | 33 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 45 Watt, 19 V | 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A |
INPUT | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
Features | - | Chiclet keyboard |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Interfaces | HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.0 HDMI 2 x USB 2.0 |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
SOFTWARE | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Aspire 3 (A317) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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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 |
Compliant Standards | RoHS, ErP 2009/125/CE | - |
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 |
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Model Number | 33 | GQ1796T |