Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517). 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 X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

heavy design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 980 g 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Gra black Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 52RN 58M
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