Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR). 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

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.88 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.795 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
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, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password
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
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Model Number 398B HQ005T
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