Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA). 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 (A517-52G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

full hd display

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

average battery life

modest graphics card

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vibrant display quality

fast processing speeds

solid build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 41 cm x 28.4 cm x 7.5 cm / 3.67 g
Weight 2.6 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Ponder blue
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Quad-level Cell (QLC) - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
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 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52G) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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 50NS KN114W
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