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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a more budget-friendly option and is lighter, which makes it more portable. It comes with an Intel processor and integrated graphics, suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 boasts higher performance with an AMD Ryzen processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it better for demanding applications including gaming, 3D rendering, and video editing. The ASUS also features a convertible design, higher screen resolution, and a higher refresh rate, enhancing visual experiences but also comes with increased weight and price. Consider how important portability, performance, and price are to you when making a decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 with its efficient Intel processor and 16GB of RAM offers a solid general-use performance, with a lightweight design and 7 hours of battery life making it convenient for users on the go; however, its screen is less impressive with standard resolution and color coverage. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow X16, while less portable due to its slightly heavier build and shorter battery life, boasts a more powerful AMD processor and superior screen quality with higher resolution, touch capability, and wider color coverage, alongside a graphics unit well-suited for more demanding tasks and leisure activities like gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.6
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with its Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe graphics, provides a fair gaming and 3D experience, which is limited by its modest GPU and screen refresh rate not being ideal for fast-paced action scenes. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and typically higher screen refresh rates that can render quick-moving images smoothly, making it better suited for gaming and handling 3D content.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the Acer Aspire 5 15 in engineering and design use primarily because it has a significantly more powerful CPU and GPU, essential for demanding tasks and visual rendering, along with a superior screen in both resolution and color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a fair screen which is adequate for everyday tasks and video streaming, but its limited resolution and brightness may not provide the crisp and vivid display needed for more detailed work in engineering or the immersive experience desired in gaming. The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a very good screen with high resolution and brightness that enhances visibility and detail, making it suitable for precise engineering designs and enjoyable for general consumption, but its refresh rate is not ideal for the split-second reactions required in high-paced gaming. The absence of top-tier refresh rates in both models means gamers, particularly those into fast-paced 3D games, may experience less fluid motion and slower response times than screens specifically designed for gaming.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$480
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the ASUS ROG Flow X16 costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the ASUS ROG Flow X16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | ASUS ROG Flow X16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Aspire 5 15
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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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