In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA). 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 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36.34 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.885 cm | 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm |
Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.68 kg |
Colour | Lava red | Star grey |
DISPLAY | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1366 x 768 (HD) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | - | 45% NTSC |
Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, narrow edge | ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display |
PROCESSOR | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz | AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.9 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | 6 MB | 1 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | - |
MEMORY | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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RAM | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) | 4 GB |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate | 1 TB HDD SATA |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | AMD Radeon R4 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 | Yes - VGA |
Camera Features | 720p HD movie recording | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card | - |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | - |
BATTERY | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell |
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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 (X505BA) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 65 Watt, 19 V | 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A |
INPUT | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | - |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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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/microphone combo jack USB 3.1 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI LAN |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) |
SOFTWARE | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Aspire 5 (A515-52) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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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 | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology |
Compliant Standards | - | UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013 |
ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
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Model Number | 500D | BR289T |