Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM). 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 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 (FA706QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavy chassis design

mediocre battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.085 cm 39.9 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Brushed metal
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 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 (FA706QM)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 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 (FA706QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 514V HX001T
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