Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) and Microsoft Surface. 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 (A515-55G) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

full hd display

adequate connectivity options

average cpu performance

modest graphics card

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) and Microsoft Surface
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.795 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Pure silver Platinum
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 39 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
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/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55G) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 34P8 -
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