ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517). 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 ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

durable build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

heavy design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 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 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 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 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
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 III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
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 III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 58M
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