Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA). 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.

Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 1 (A115) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full HD display

fanless operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic connectivity options

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
50 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 2.035 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.26 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Charcoal black Grey IMR (top), star grey IMR (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - Western Digital 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value - 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 31 BX065T
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