Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 980 g 2 kg
Colour Gra black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 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
MEMORY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52RN N3009W
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