ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Slate grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 2 MB
MEMORY ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Included Accessories Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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 Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 24P
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