Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE). 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 ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

color-accurate 4k display

sleek professional design

effective thermal management

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price tag

noisy under load

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate screen

solid build quality

efficient cooling system

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

mediocre speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour The white Off black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T1200 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 - ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 73P HN046W
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