Choose the Acer Aspire 5 if you want a budget-friendly laptop with good overall performance for everyday tasks like browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It's lighter, which makes it more portable, and it has decent battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is better for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. However, it is more expensive and has a shorter battery life. If you prioritize performance over cost and can handle less portability, the ASUS might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.5/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a higher-end CPU and GPU combo, larger storage, and superior screen quality which makes it very good for engineering and design tasks that demand more power and detailed visuals. While the Acer Aspire 5 15 is lighter and quieter, with a number pad on the keyboard which may be favorable for some work settings, its more modest performance specs make it just good for similar tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
6.2/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering general use, the Acer Aspire 5 offers adequate resolution and brightness, but the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out with a higher quality display that provides better visibility and clarity. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS has better color accuracy and a wider color gamut, making it preferable for tasks that require precise colors and detailed graphics. However, despite their strengths in other areas, both the Acer and ASUS have lower refresh rates, which may not be as satisfying for 3D applications or gaming which benefit from smoother on-screen motion.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
6.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,560
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,560.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, better CPU and GPU performance suitable for more demanding tasks, and a longer battery life, making it very good for general use despite being less portable and heavier than the Acer Aspire 5 15, which is still good for general use with a solid CPU, adequate RAM, and an efficient battery for lighter and more typical daily activities. The higher storage capacity and quality aspects like keyboard and speaker of the ASUS also contribute to its elevated general use suitability, while the Acer maintains a balance with competitive features and easier handling due to its lighter design and form factor.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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