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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a larger screen and a dedicated number pad which is convenient for productivity tasks; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13. The Zenbook, being lighter with longer battery life, an OLED display for better colors and contrast, and a more powerful processor, is suited for on-the-go use and demanding applications. Both have the same storage and memory, supporting general use. The Acer is usually less expensive, so if budget and a larger screen are priorities over portability and display quality, it may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- The Acer Aspire 5 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 17's screen, suitable for general activities, may lack the brightness and resolution offered by the ASUS Zenbook 13, which features a sharper and brighter display enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks and design work. The Zenbook 13's higher color accuracy makes it more favorable for engineering and design professionals who require precise color representation for their projects. However, both the Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are not optimized for gaming or 3D applications as they have lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 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.
Cost
$700
$890
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, with its large 17.3-inch screen and quality IPS panel, is suitable for those needing a bigger display and a comfortable keyboard, albeit it's heavier and has shorter battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 boasts a smaller, portable form with an OLED display for superior colors, a higher battery capacity for long-lasting use, and lesser weight, making it ideal for users who are often on the move.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
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
8.3/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17, with its larger display and Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers a decent size for gaming visibility but may not provide top-tier gaming performance; on the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13, while more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, also has moderate gaming capabilities, with its AMD Ryzen Vega graphics offering fair performance for casual gaming and involving 3D tasks, and both laptops have a standard refresh rate which is adequate for non-competitive gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers solid CPU and GPU performance suitable for engineering and design, but its larger screen and portability score suggest it's less convenient to carry; the screen quality is fair with an IPS panel which is good for design work, though not top-tier. The ASUS Zenbook 13, on the other hand, has a high-quality OLED screen, making it excellent for design accuracy, alongside a powerful CPU and GPU for demanding tasks, all in a more portable package, but compared to some engineering-specific laptops, it may fall short in terms of raw power for the most intensive workloads.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS Zenbook 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $890 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 2.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 7.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 378 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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