Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS E406MA (BV086RA). 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 (A517-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

noisy under load

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

simple aesthetic

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Star grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Education
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HDCP Compliant ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards - UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 5935 -
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