ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) 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 ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam included

average speaker quality

higher price point

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 ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Brushed black Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 68% NTSC, 72% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
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 - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) 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
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
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 -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) 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 AZ001T TCO
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