ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31). 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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Graphite black Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling, near-field, far-field -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence
Software Included Microsoft 365 (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, Cortana support, honeycomb design, Self-Cleaning Cooling 2.0 -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HN001W TCO
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