AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

mechanical keyboard feel

good thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

limited battery life

loud under load

Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
-
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 56M
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