ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) 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 Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful graphics performance

high-resolution main display

fast storage solutions

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

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 Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.4 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Celestial blue Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 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 97% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 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 Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) 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)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Stylus, 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
SAR Value 0.472 W/kg (body), 0.472 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 - 58M
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