Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book S and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 961 g 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Mercury grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound - Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 56M
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