Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 VivoBook 17 (X705MAR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

comfortable keyboard

decent connectivity options

solid build quality

average battery life

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
78 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Black (bottom), star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-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 VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1 TB HDD SATA - 5400 PB
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
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
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
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 VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MAR)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, carrying case, optical mouse
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 BX022T
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