Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA). 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 (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 ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

extremely lightweight

long battery life

robust security features

fast SSD storage

premium build quality

high price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 32 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 880 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Star black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14"
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
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-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
LAN (on supplied cable)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Cables Included - Micro-HDMI to LAN cable
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 HDCP Compliant System password, hard drive password, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.137 W/kg (body), 0.137 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 5935 BM0397R
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