ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517). 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 X515JA (EJ3358W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

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 X515JA (EJ3358W) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Transparent silver Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) 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
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) 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 - VGA Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
SOFTWARE ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515JA (EJ3358W) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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
Compliant Standards CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH -
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 - 58M
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