ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

long battery life

efficient amd processor

good value for money

average display quality

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker performance

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 ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.68 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Pine grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) 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 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
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 ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number KI057T 58M
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