ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31). 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 F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD - Kingston
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence
Software Included ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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