Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb-c ports

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

robust build quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.795 cm 30.42 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal (top cover) -
Colour Pure silver Pine grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology 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 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
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 - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display 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 39ZZ KG386T
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