Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and portable

solid build quality

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

premium price point

ergonomic keyboard issues

limited upgradeability

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
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 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Celestial blue
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
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, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
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 -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
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, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
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 UX481FL (BM044T)
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 UX481FL (BM044T)
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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad Plus
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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Stylus, power adapter, sleeve
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
Compliant Standards - UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, WEEE, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013
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)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 5935 -
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