ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515). 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 VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast ssd storage

decent processor performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics performance

moderate battery life

plastic build quality

Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
71 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.91 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Bespoke black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EB249T 48M
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