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Updated January 16, 2024·

If price is your primary concern and you don't need the most powerful system, the Acer Aspire 5 could be a good fit as it's typically less expensive than the ASUS Zenbook 13. However, if you value portability and better performance for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software, the ASUS Zenbook 13, despite its higher cost, offers a more compact design and typically performs better. The Zenbook's battery life is generally superior, favoring users on the go, while the Aspire 5 has the advantage of a larger screen which might be more suitable for multitasking and those who prefer a bigger display. 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 Zenbook 13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Good speakers

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

6.6
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
Zenbook 13
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$480
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
$890
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The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.1
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
6.2
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Zenbook 13
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development.

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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 15ASUS Zenbook 13
Acer Aspire 5 15ASUS Zenbook 13

GENERAL

Price
$480
$890
Release Date
May 1, 2023February 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7''12'' x 8'' x 0.55''
Weight
3.97 lbs2.55 lbs
Width
14.21"11.97"
Depth
9.4"7.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UAMD Ryzen 7 5700U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh67 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"13.3"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
275 nits378 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.8/109.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108.4/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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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 Zenbook 13

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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."

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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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