ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) 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 Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

long battery life

premium price tag

no webcam included

limited port selection

loud 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 Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Eclipse grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics 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 - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 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 HN013T 58M
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