ASUS 15 (M509BA) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS 15 (M509BA)
ASUS 15 (M509BA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509BA) and Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516). 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.

ASUS 15 (M509BA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (M509BA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

efficient multitasking

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

high-resolution display

accurate color reproduction

ample connectivity options

sleek, minimalist design

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509BA) and Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509BA) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Transparent silver The black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509BA) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
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 System password, hard drive password 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R -
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ051T 72G
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