ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavy build

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Graphite black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 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, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
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 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Input AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 System password Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.9 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HN004W 56M
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