In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517) 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 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm | 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 1.68 kg |
| Case Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
| Colour | Pure silver | Star grey |
| DISPLAY | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - 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 Border Display | ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 | AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | - |
| MEMORY | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) | 4 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 1 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD - Quad-level Cell (QLC) - Kingston | 1 TB HDD SATA |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | AMD Radeon R4 |
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| Video Memory | 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | - |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - VGA |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC255 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | 3-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48 Wh | 42 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 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 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 2.0 |
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, MultiMediaCard) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Aspire 5 (A517) | ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, HDD kit | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | 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 |
| SAR Value | 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
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| Model Number | 52G | BR289T |
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