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If you favor better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the XPG Xenia 14 may be a more suitable choice despite being somewhat more expensive than the Acer Aspire 5 15. However, if you prefer a laptop that is more budget-friendly and still offers good performance for general use and some engineering applications, then the Acer Aspire 5 15 might be the right option for you. The Acer Aspire 5 15 is also slightly larger and heavier which could impact portability compared to the lighter and more compact XPG Xenia 14. Keep in mind that the XPG Xenia 14 has a sharper display with a higher resolution which might be beneficial for tasks that require detailed visuals. Both laptops have similar battery capacities and thus should offer comparable battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
- The Acer Aspire 5 15 has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 5 with its fair screen offers adequate resolution and brightness, but may not be as sharp or vivid as the XPG Xenia 14, which provides a higher quality display with better brightness and resolution for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, while both laptops have fair screens, the XPG Xenia 14 has a slight edge due to better color accuracy and range, important for detailed work like CAD or photo editing. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, although they may handle moderate design tasks; serious gamers and 3D designers should consider models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
The XPG Xenia 14 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
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 offers solid general use capabilities with its decent CPU, ample RAM, and a satisfactory screen quality for a 15.6-inch display, yet it's slightly heavier and has moderate battery life. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while having a similar CPU and RAM, comes with a higher quality 14-inch screen offering better color accuracy and portability due to its lighter weight, alongside a longer battery life, making it a superb choice for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.1
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 are both assessed as fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because they share similar GPUs, which handle graphics processing adequately for light gaming, but are not top-of-the-line for more demanding modern gaming or 3D work. Additionally, both have the same screen refresh rate, which is standard for everyday use but may not be as smooth for high-frame-rate gaming, and while their CPUs and screen qualities are reasonably good, they are not the highest specs available that would otherwise enhance gaming and 3D performance significantly.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is designed with an Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe GPU, which works well for engineering and design thanks to its capable processing and graphical performance, combined with its satisfactory screen quality due to a moderate color coverage and screen sharpness.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 15 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.21" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 275 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | No | |
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."
XPG Xenia 14
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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