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 S UX393EA (HK001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 3.3k display

compact, lightweight design

fast intel core performance

impressive battery life

innovative numberpad touchpad

limited port selection

high price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) and ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.795 cm 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal (top cover) -
Colour Pure silver Jade black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.9" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3300 x 2200
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 133% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - 3D camera, Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care
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 - 2 years
Model Number 39ZZ -
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