Acer Aspire 3 (A317) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)

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Acer Aspire 3 (A317)
Acer Aspire 3 (A317)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A317) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS). 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.

Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A317) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage options

decent build quality

solid basic performance

average battery life

mediocre display resolution

limited graphics capability

heavier design

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

high build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A317) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A317) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.09 cm 31.12 cm x 22.11 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Pure silver Zero-G Titanium
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) and firmware (TPM), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ASUS IceCool design, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS, ErP 2009/125/CE TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 33 KN110W
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