Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. ASUS 15 (X509FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and ASUS 15 (X509FA). 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 Pro Series (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

full hd display

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average build quality

mediocre graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

dim screen brightness

ASUS 15 (X509FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and ASUS 15 (X509FA)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. ASUS 15 (X509FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Slate grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
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 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
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 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - McAfee (12 months subscription), MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) ASUS 15 (X509FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 52 EJ079T
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