Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T). 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.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full HD display

average graphics

limited upgrade options

basic design

no backlit keyboard

ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

ample connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Charcoal black -
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB HDD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
VGA
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, hard drive password
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 54 -
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