ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) 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 ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vivid full-hd display

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

efficient multitasking capabilities

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

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 ZenBook 15 (A513EA) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
71 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Bespoke black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
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 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
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 ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone output
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 ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
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 System password, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number BQ1355T 48M
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