ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sturdy build quality

large display size

competitive price point

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

mediocre speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

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 Gaming A17 (FA707XI) and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Mecha grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - TN
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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 2 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 Gen 2x2
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 Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans 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 HX021W 24P
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