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 17 (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

heavy design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.91 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Bespoke black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - IPS
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
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 17 (A517)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
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 17 (A517)
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 17 (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (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 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
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
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EB249T 58M
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