Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW. 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 (A515-43) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample storage options

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

heavier design

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, portable design

144Hz refresh rate display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 24.75 cm x 1.885 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2 kg
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, web camera
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)
SAR Value - 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R8B3 ES019T
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