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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 may cost less than the ASUS Vivobook S 15, but the ASUS model typically offers double the storage and memory, a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, and a slightly larger battery. However, the Acer is equipped with an equally capable processor for general use, has a larger screen, and includes a numeric keypad which might be valuable for productivity tasks. The ASUS is lighter and more portable, making it a better option if mobility is key. For those prioritizing longer battery life or enhanced performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS might be a superior choice. On the other hand, if screen size and savings are more important than portability and high-end performance, consider the Acer. Both run Windows 11 Home and have a similar build quality and design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 offer adequately bright and clear displays, but their resolutions may not be the highest available, which makes them just fair for everyday tasks like browsing and video consumption. When it comes to engineering and design work, which often requires accurate color representation, both laptops have fair screens, likely because they cover a decent range of color gamuts, but may not fully reach the professional standards set by DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. Lastly, for gaming and 3D rendering, the importance of a high refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals, and it seems both laptops fall short in this aspect, along with having moderate resolution and panel types that are less suited for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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.
Cost
$700
$908
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers ample screen space and decent performance for everyday tasks with its Intel CPU, 8 GB RAM, and full HD screen, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life than some alternatives. The ASUS Vivobook S 15, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful AMD processor, double the RAM, and greater storage, making it potentially faster and better for multitasking, with a good-sized screen and longer battery life, all wrapped in a more portable package.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both rated as fair for gaming and 3D because their GPUs (Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8, respectively) and screen refresh rates (both 60Hz) provide decent but not top-tier gaming performance. However, the Vivobook S 15’s CPU is more robust and it offers better screen quality, which may enhance the gaming experience despite the similar GPU capabilities.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Acer Aspire 5 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
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Acer Aspire 5 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to have good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has 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 S 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $908 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
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 | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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 S 15
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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