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Updated January 16, 2024·
If price is a major factor and you want a larger screen for easier viewing, the Acer Aspire 5 15 could be the right choice because it is less expensive and has a 15.6-inch display. However, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, while usually more expensive, offers a higher-resolution touch display and is more lightweight and compact, which might make it better for portability and tasks like drawing or note-taking. The Zenbook also uses a slightly more powerful processor which can provide better performance for more demanding applications. The Acer could be more suitable for general use and when on a budget, whereas the ASUS is likely to appeal if you require a more portable device with better performance for intensive tasks and a premium build quality. 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 Flip S13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a solid CPU and ample RAM that supports engineering tasks, while its larger screen and dedicated number pad cater well to design workflows, but with standard screen resolution and color coverage. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, on the other hand, offers a higher-end CPU, double the storage, and a significantly superior 4K touchscreen with full color space coverage, making it exceptional for detailed engineering and design work, at the expense of being slightly less portable and missing a number pad.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is somewhat better.
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
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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, the Acer Aspire 5 has a fair display with adequate resolution and brightness, but the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 excels with a sharper, brighter screen, providing crisper visuals. In engineering and design, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is crucial for precision work, while the Aspire 5's color range is more modest. However, for 3D work and gaming, neither laptop is ideal as both have lower refresh rates, though their display types and resolutions are satisfactory for less demanding visual tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 offers solid performance with its Intel i5 processor and ample RAM, suitable for general computing tasks, while its larger screen provides a comfortable viewing experience, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 not only delivers more robust performance through its higher-end Intel i7 processor but also boasts a high-resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it versatile for both work and leisure.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 both feature integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which handle light gaming and 3D tasks modestly but may struggle with more demanding games or 3D modeling. They also share a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is typical for general use but less optimal for fast-paced gaming where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals.
Software Development
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 12.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 372 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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