Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R). 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) 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

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless design

includes usb-c port

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

limited upgrade options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.88 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.795 cm 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 900 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Charcoal black | Pure silver Star grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC255 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203NA (FD084R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power 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) -
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.075 W/kg (body), 0.075 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years
Model Number 54 -
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