ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). 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 M16 (GU604VZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

robust build quality

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

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 (GU604VZ) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) 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 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 Built-in 3 cooling fans, integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display 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 - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number N4004W 56M
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