Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) and Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display resolution

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (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

variety of ports

average battery life

mediocre display quality

heavy design

modest processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) and Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
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75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
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71 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) vs. Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.88 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.795 cm 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Pure silver Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1.024 TB SSD - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security 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)
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 398B 51
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