ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) vs. Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) and Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G). 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 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

Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) and Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) vs. Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.15 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Charcoal black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
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, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD 256 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
VGA
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook X540LA (DM725T) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - R7NL
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