Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4k display

sleek, minimalist design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour The black -
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A5000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features 66 degrees -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included - GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 72P HG051T
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