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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 is generally more budget-friendly and caters to everyday computing needs, providing a balance between cost and performance, making it suitable for tasks like internet browsing, office work, and media consumption. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is tailored for those who need higher performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive software applications due to its more powerful hardware, but this also makes it more expensive and potentially less portable due to typically being heavier and having shorter battery life. If your primary concern is to save money and you don't require intense computing power, the Acer Aspire 5 may be the better option. If you need a laptop for more demanding tasks and are willing to invest in superior performance and are less concerned about portability, then the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 would be a more appropriate choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.0
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
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, is adequate for lighter gaming and basic 3D tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications; its screen refresh rate is standard at 60Hz, which is fine for casual use but not ideal for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes equipped with a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing smoother visuals and a marked improvement in handling intensive gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its higher-end Intel i7 processor and NVIDIA RTX 4070 graphics, outperforms the Acer Aspire 5 15's Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, making it far superior for engineering and design tasks that demand more processing and graphical power. However, the Acer offers better portability due to being lighter and equipped with a more efficient CPU that lends itself to longer battery life, it also generally operates more quietly, making it suitable for environments where noise is a concern.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 5's screen provides adequate clarity and brightness for activities like browsing and document editing, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers a more vibrant display that can enhance the viewing experience, even in well-lit environments. Regarding engineering and design, neither laptop has a screen that covers professional color gamuts to the extent required for high-precision work, but they are serviceable for less demanding tasks. Gamers and 3D artists may find both laptops lacking due to the lower refresh rates, affecting smoothness and responsiveness in fast-paced scenes or workflows, despite resolution and panel type being sufficiently average for the casual user.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability, though the Acer Aspire 5 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
$1,399
$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 F15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with its lightweight design and longer battery life, offers good portability and sufficient performance for general use through its mid-range CPU, adequate RAM, and vibrant IPS screen, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, though heavier and with shorter battery life, provides significantly higher performance for more intensive tasks with its advanced CPU and powerful graphics, alongside a high-quality keyboard and better heat management, ideal for gaming and demanding applications. Both laptops have the same screen size and resolution, offering clear visuals, but the ASUS leads in performance, making it suitable for more than just general use, at the cost of portability and battery life..
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation.
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.
Software Development
7.3
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 F15 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 F15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 257 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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