Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) vs. ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) and ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T). 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 ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

good keyboard feel

average display

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) and ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) vs. ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 26.28 cm x 2.16 cm 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate 2 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX130 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 640 x 480 Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 3246 mAh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Built-in numeric keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53G) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 53BE -
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