Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516). 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 Extensa 15 (EX215) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full HD display

average graphics

limited upgrade options

basic design

no backlit keyboard

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4k display

sleek, minimalist design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Charcoal black The black
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA RTX A5000
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - 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 - 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 54 72P
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