Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
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 VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HDCP Compliant System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 5935 EK019T
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