Acer Aspire 5 (A517) vs. Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517) and Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G). 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) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average cpu performance

mediocre sound quality

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vibrant 4k display

solid build quality

accurate color reproduction

ample storage options

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517) and Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
88 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517) vs. Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver The white
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Quad-level Cell (QLC) - Kingston 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC255 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology MaxxAudio, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 84 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517) Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-72G)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
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 - Administrator password, system password, HDCP Compliant, 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan technology
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 - 3 years - carry-in
Model Number 52G 788V
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