ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
71 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Quiet blue Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Dual stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, EU RoHS, EU REACH -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number BQ140W 48M
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