ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) 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 Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp full-hd display

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

competitive price point

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

fewer connectivity ports

average speaker quality

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 Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.15 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Quartz grey Charcoal black
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3200 x 1800 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing: up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) 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 135 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter 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 -
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - R7NL
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