Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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 TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Shale black Graphite black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel N-series N200 Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0 -
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
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Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number TCO HX001W
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