ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) 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.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

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 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Gun metal Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
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 (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password 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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 56M
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