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Updated January 12, 2024·
If your primary goal is general computing tasks at an affordable price, the Acer Aspire 5 15 is a solid choice. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 provides higher performance with a corresponding increase in price. Keep in mind the Acer will be more portable due to its smaller size and likely longer battery life, while the bulkier ASUS will have a tougher build and potentially louder cooling fans, which may not be ideal in quiet environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.1
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its potent Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which provides smoother visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 5 15 is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which makes it fair for gaming but less capable for more demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is better for engineering and design use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, providing superior performance for computational and visual tasks compared to the Acer Aspire 5 15's Intel i5 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the ASUS has a larger display and battery capacity, but this results in greater weight and size, making the Acer Aspire 5 15 more portable and convenient for those who need to move around frequently.
Content Creation
7.3
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offer displays that are satisfactory in terms of panel type, resolution, and brightness, but might not stand out in any particular way; adequate for day-to-day tasks like browsing and video streaming. With engineering and design in mind, their color accuracy and range may not meet the high standards required for precision work where color representation matters, like photo editing or CAD software. When it comes to 3D and gaming, neither laptop excels due to their subpar refresh rates, which could lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced games or when working on motion-intensive 3D projects.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 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
$1,550
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is good.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is appreciated for its portability and battery efficiency, making it suitable for general use with decent screen quality and performance despite being less powerful than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, which offers more advanced CPU and GPU for better general and gaming performance. In contrast, the TUF Gaming A17, while heavier and less portable, provides a larger screen, superior performance with a high-end processor and graphics card, and a longer battery life, which together justify its higher rank in general use.
Software Development
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 15 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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."
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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