ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) 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 15 (UX534FAC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

innovative screenpad feature

high-resolution display

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

moderate graphics 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 15 (UX534FAC) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
82 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 20 cm x 1.89 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Royal blue Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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, 92% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) 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 - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) 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 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 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 (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FAC) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number A8148T 58M
Other projects: