ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

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Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517). 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 ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

pricey compared to alternatives

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.93 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Brushed black Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
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. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
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
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
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 -
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) 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
Model Number AZ067T 52
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