Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH). 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 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4K display

sleek, minimalist design

ample storage options

effective thermal management

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

upgradable storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.93 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Bonfire black | Fortress grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC, 47.3% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 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 0 1
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Cortana button Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Quick Access, Acer Care Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, bezel label
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 - System password
SAR Value - 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 78DA BQ027T
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