Acer Aspire 5 (A515) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 (A515)
Acer Aspire 5 (A515)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking performance

comprehensive connectivity options

comfortable backlit keyboard

fast charging support

average display quality

modest graphics capabilities

heavier than competitors

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.85 cm x 1.79 cm 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, plastic
Colour Pure silver Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top)
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CDA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 - MIL-STD-810H tested
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Repairability Index - 6.7 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 56G BQ0201R
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