In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
versatile form factor
high-resolution touchscreen
lightweight design
solid build quality
good battery life
higher price range
limited port selection
moderate storage options
average graphics performance
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
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm | 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm |
| Weight | 1.13 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium | Anodised aluminium |
| Colour | Platinum | Steel grey |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 12.4" | 17.3" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
| Screen Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 148 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour | Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | 10-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 12 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 1.024 TB SSD - Micron |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - Full HD |
| Camera Features | - | Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio Premium | - |
| Audio Features | Output: Omnisonic speakers | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 41 Wh | 50 Wh |
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| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Output | 39 Watt | 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A |
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| INPUT | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | Precision touchpad | Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort USB 3.1 Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm) SurfaceConnect |
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 |
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| SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface | Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) |
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| Dockable | Yes | - |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
| Integrated Options | Ambient light sensor | - |
| 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 | Fast charging | Administrator password, system password |
| SAR Value | - | 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 58M |
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