ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

premium price tag

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

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 Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 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 M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
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 - 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 KR007T 56M
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