Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR. 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 ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

high price point

limited battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver -
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate - 60 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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 ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
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) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security 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
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 5935 HG108T
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