Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU. 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 (A515-55) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full hd display

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

pricey compared to alternatives

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.795 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.93 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal (top cover) -
Colour Charcoal black Brushed black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
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 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security 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 - System password
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 32X5 AZ067T
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