Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52)
Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ). 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 5 (A515-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

lightweight design

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast SSD storage

vivid full-HD display

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.885 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Lava red Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) | Black (bottom), black (top), indie black (LCD cover) | Hearty gold (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top)
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, narrow edge Glossy, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 7 hours
Web browsing: up to 8 hours
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AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
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 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
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
Repairability Index - 6.7 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 500D L1215T
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