ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) 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 X543UA (DM1508T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

adequate connectivity options

crisp audio output

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

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 X543UA (DM1508T) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
71 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Star grey IMR with angle hairline Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Technology 3-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) 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 X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
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 X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case, mouse 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, ASUS IceCool design Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 48M
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