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 VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

average display quality

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 32.49 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 980 g 1.4 kg
Colour Gra black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 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, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 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) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 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 - 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
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 VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
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 - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
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 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Slots - 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, ISO 21702
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52RN EB076W
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