Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC). 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 Pro 15 (M6500RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.15 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Charcoal black Cool silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Watt
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
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 Pro 15 (M6500RC)
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 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
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 - System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R7NL HN058W
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