ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) 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 S UX393EA (HK001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 3.3k display

compact, lightweight design

fast intel core performance

impressive battery life

innovative numberpad touchpad

limited port selection

high price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

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 S UX393EA (HK001R) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.57 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Jade black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 13.9" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3300 x 2200 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 133% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe 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 3D camera, Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) 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 S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied cable)
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care -
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 58M
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