Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II). 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 ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-quality pantone display

solid build quality

dedicated graphics card

quiet cooling system

heavy form factor

limited battery life

higher price point

fewer connectivity options

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

fast 144Hz refresh rate

ample storage options

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.085 cm 39.92 cm x 26.89 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Black Fortress grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated -
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, palm rest label
Security 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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant -
SAR Value - 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 514V AU025T
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