ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) 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 (UM433IQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful amd processor

full hd nanoedge display

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

average sound quality

reflective screen surface

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 (UM433IQ) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.69 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Light grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4700U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) 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 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.2, 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 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) 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 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
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 (UM433IQ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) 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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift Administrator password, system password
SAR Value 0.233 W/kg (body), 0.233 W/kg (limb) 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 A5044T 58M
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