Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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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 | 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Case Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
| Colour | Pure silver | Gun metal |
| DISPLAY | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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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) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display | Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 6-core |
| Cache | 6 MB | - |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 1 |
| STORAGE | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD - Kingston | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
| Video Memory | - | 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Image Sensor Type | - | CMOS |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, array microphone |
| Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | Smart Amplification technology |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48 Wh | 66 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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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, 2.37 A | 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A |
| INPUT | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | 4 RGB zones |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| 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 Mini DisplayPort HDMI 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 LAN USB-C Gen 2 |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, HDD kit | Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | - |
| 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 | - | System password, hard drive password |
| 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 | 52 | - |
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