ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315). 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Eclipse grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 2 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HN015T 24P
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