Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. 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 7 (CN715-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

4K UHD display

accurate color reproduction

ample storage capacity

robust design

heavy build

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour White Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Power capacity indicator, battery life Indicator, AeroBlade fan -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 70FF -
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