ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 980 g
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic -
Colour Black Gra black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L2 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number AZ044T 52RN
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