Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA). 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 Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display resolution

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Shale black Quiet blue
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 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 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware 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 MU-MIMO technology System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 30FY BQ140W
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