Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW). 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 (A515-56G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) 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 graphics performance

modest storage capacity

non-backlit keyboard

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.85 cm x 1.795 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.35 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
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 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, ROG Keystone II
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 32YX AZ056T
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