Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and portable

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

touchscreen functionality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.95 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Celestial blue
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
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 - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
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 ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
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 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Stylus, 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 -
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 5935 -
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