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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for an affordable option with decent performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the Acer Aspire 5 can be a good choice. The ASUS Zenbook Pro, on the other hand, is typically more expensive but offers enhanced performance for demanding applications, such as video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming, thanks to its high-end components. The Zenbook Pro also tends to have a sleeker design, a more vibrant display, and sometimes better build quality. If portability is a concern, the Zenbook Pro is usually lighter and thinner, making it easier to carry around. However, this can come at the cost of shorter battery life compared to models more focused on efficiency, like the Aspire 5. Consider how each of these aspects aligns with your needs and how much you're willing to invest in those features. 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 Pro 15.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.7
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has an embedded Intel Iris Xe GPU which is less powerful compared to the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU in the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, making the Zenbook Pro 15 more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks. Both have similar screen refresh rates which are not optimal for gaming where higher refresh rates are preferred, but the Zenbook Pro 15 offers a superior screen quality with its OLED panel, enhancing the visual experience for games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, offers a balance for engineering and design tasks, but may not handle intensive graphical workloads as smoothly as the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, which boasts a more powerful AMD CPU and dedicated Nvidia GPU, providing stronger performance in more demanding applications.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5, with a screen that's bright and clear enough for everyday tasks and with a resolution that suits basic work, isn't as vibrant or sharp for detailed engineering designs or as fluid for fast-paced gaming. The ASUS Zenbook Pro's display offers high resolution and wide color coverage, making it excellent for precise engineering and design work, but its standard refresh rate limits its capability for smooth 3D and gaming experiences. For general usage, both laptops perform well, but those working in engineering and design will benefit more from the ASUS's superior color accuracy and clarity, though neither is optimal for gaming due to low refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
6.5
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$479
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $479 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 offers a balance of performance with its Intel i5 processor for general tasks, sufficient RAM and storage for everyday use, and reasonable battery life for portability, while its IPS screen provides decent visual quality.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$479 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.37" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 346 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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."
ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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