Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. LG gram 17Z990

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)

Our Rating: 75 %

LG gram 17Z990
LG gram 17Z990

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and LG gram 17Z990. 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

LG gram 17Z990 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 17Z990 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

large high-resolution display

robust build quality

solid overall performance

higher price point

limited gaming capabilities

no discrete GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and LG gram 17Z990
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. LG gram 17Z990 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 38.075 cm x 26.593 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-nanocarbon alloy
Colour Pure silver Dark silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 96% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Reader Mode, Daylight Mode
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD (front)
Camera Features - Built-in microphone
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
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 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty - 1
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 9360 mAh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Gesture function, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
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
3 x USB 3.1
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (with power off charging)
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) LG gram 17Z990
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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 HDD lock
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
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
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
Model Number 5935 V
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