Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA). 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 Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
62 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Shale black Cool silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
CPU Intel N-series N200 AMD Ryzen 5 7520U / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by DTS; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 Plus in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
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 NJ649W
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