Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 (A514)
Acer Aspire 5 (A514)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

modest storage options

no thunderbolt support

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-quality pantone display

solid build quality

dedicated graphics card

quiet cooling system

heavy form factor

limited battery life

higher price point

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.88 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.795 cm 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, anodised aluminium -
Colour Charcoal black | Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC255 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - 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) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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)
Features - Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
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 54 514V
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