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.

AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
92 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 39.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 3 cm
Weight 980 g 2.7 kg
Colour Gra black Black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display 3 ms response rate, 3 mm bezel, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 280 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Macro function, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 52RN -
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