ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) 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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

solid battery life

comfortable keyboard layout

good processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

secondary screen usability issues

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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
71 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Metal Anodised aluminium
Colour Celestial blue Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) 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)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 12.6" touch display Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Aspire 5 15 (A515)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ErgoLift Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 48M
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