ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

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Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp full-hd display

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

competitive price point

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

fewer connectivity ports

average speaker quality

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

full hd display

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average build quality

mediocre graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

dim screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Quartz grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3200 x 1800 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing: up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 52
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