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Updated January 10, 2024·
Both the Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 have their own strengths, so your choice depends on what you value more. If having a slightly stronger processor and better graphics for moderate gaming and productivity tasks is important, go for the Acer Aspire 5 17. Choose the ASUS Vivobook 17 if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers adequate performance for everyday use, although it has less storage and a slightly weaker processor. Both laptops offer similar battery life, large screen size, and are not particularly light, which makes them less portable than smaller laptops but good for stationary use or minimal travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good for software development
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 5 17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for software development.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 have screens with adequate resolution and brightness, but neither offers the vibrant colors or crispness found in higher-end panels. Engineering and design tasks suffer on both due to limited color gamut coverage, which means less accurate color representation critical for such work. While acceptable for casual gaming, their modest refresh rates and display properties fall short for 3D games, where fluid motion and sharp details are essential for an immersive experience.
Cost
$700
$432
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 costs $432.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a more powerful CPU and superior heat management, contributing to smoother performance in general use, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 17, with a less capable processor and excellent fan noise management, can handle basic tasks but may fall short during more demanding operations.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.7/10
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
9.5/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17's fair gaming and 3D capabilities are mainly due to its Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe graphics which are generally more powerful for these tasks than the ASUS Vivobook 17's Intel i3-1220P UHD Graphics. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and quality, so the main differentiator for gaming and 3D performance is the better GPU in the Acer Aspire 5 17.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a better performance CPU and integrated GPU than the ASUS Vivobook 17, which makes it more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, but both laptops offer similar RAM and have IPS screens with standard resolution and color coverage, making them fair choices for such use. When considering other factors, both laptops are similar in portability and have good keyboards, but the Acer has notably better build quality, while the ASUS excels in managing operating noise, which could be a consideration in noise-sensitive environments.
Content Creation
7.2
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 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
7.2
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 5 17 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS Vivobook 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 15.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.89" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i3-1220P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 50 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 263 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Aspire 5 17
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Marcus Schwarten | March 2021
"The Acer Aspire 5 17 laptop shows the expected strengths in the test. Besides the usual high build quality, the configuration convinces in most benchmarks and tests. The combination of CPU, GPU, and RAM is absolutely sufficient for the everyday office and browsing tasks of a laptop. It also renders the odd game passably if the requirements aren't too high. We liked the matte display in the test as well as the fairly manageable dimensions despite the screen size. It can also be used outdoors, even if it's certainly not a laptop designed for mobility."
ASUS Vivobook 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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