ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515). 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 ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking performance

comprehensive connectivity options

anti-glare display

fast charging support

average battery life

modest graphics capability

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
71 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.69 cm x 21.45 cm x 1.99 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Star black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - TN
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
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
CPU Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) N305 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: Audio by Dirac -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Interfaces LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CG) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Computrace ready from BIOS Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EBI381XA 48M
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