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Updated June 22, 2024·

For general use, the Acer Aspire 5 15 offers excellent value with a budget-friendly price, ample storage, and a solid performance for everyday tasks, though it's not the most portable option. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED, on the other hand, is pricier but boasts a stunning OLED display with vibrant colors and deep contrasts, making it ideal for media consumption and light photo editing. It's also more compact and lighter, enhancing portability. In terms of performance, the Acer's Intel i5-1335U and Iris Xe graphics are sufficient for basic tasks and some light gaming or photo editing. However, the ASUS, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Intel Arc 8-Cores graphics, offers better performance for more demanding tasks, including gaming and machine learning, despite having less RAM. Battery life is longer on the Acer, making it a better choice if you need a laptop that can last through a full day of use without charging. The ASUS, while having a more power-hungry OLED screen, still offers a decent battery life for its class. Ultimately, if you prioritize portability, a superior display, and better performance for demanding tasks within a lower midrange price, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more affordable laptop with a longer battery life for everyday tasks and don't mind a bulkier design, the Acer Aspire 5 15 is a more practical choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
  • The Acer Aspire 5 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.1
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
6.6
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

6.6
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.5
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$480
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
$899
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The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED costs $899.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.

Software Development

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Vivobook S 14 OLED
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development.

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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 15ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Acer Aspire 5 15ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED

GENERAL

Price
$480
$899
Release Date
May 1, 2023February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7''12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55''
Weight
3.97 lbs2.87 lbs
Width
14.21"12.22"
Depth
9.4"8.74"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh75 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
275 nits600 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.8/109/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
21
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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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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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