Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive color accuracy

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.15 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Charcoal black Cool silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD 4.0 card reader)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware 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 - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R7NL N1045W
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