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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED depends on your priorities. If you prefer a larger screen and longer battery life for general use at a slightly lower cost, the Acer Aspire may suit you. However, if you prioritize higher screen quality, portability, and performance for tasks like 3D rendering and engineering, despite being a bit more expensive, the ASUS Zenbook with its OLED touchscreen and higher performance scores would be the better option. Keep in mind, the Acer has a traditional aspect ratio and non-touch screen, whereas the ASUS offers a taller display with touch capability. 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 14X OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers superior screen quality with its higher resolution OLED display, which is better for design accuracy, and has a more powerful CPU that provides improved performance for engineering tasks, compared to the Acer Aspire 5 17 which has a lower resolution screen and a less powerful CPU. However, the Acer Aspire 5 17 is more portable due to its larger size, but this comes at the cost of having to compromise on performance and screen quality which can be crucial for engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 17's screen may be sufficient for everyday tasks with acceptable resolution and brightness, but it likely lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate could lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers vibrant and accurate colors with a high-resolution OLED display that benefits general use and design professionals, but like the Acer, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that isn't geared towards those high-demand visual requirements. Overall, for text clarity and media consumption, either laptop would suffice, but for color-sensitive work, the ASUS stands out, and for gaming or 3D rendering, neither is ideal.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
$825
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers ample screen real estate with satisfactory quality, complemented by sufficient RAM and a dependable CPU for everyday tasks, at the cost of portability due to its size and moderate battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED provides a superior screen with high resolution and OLED technology, paired with similar CPU and RAM capabilities geared towards general use, but at a higher price point with increased portability and better battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED both offer fair performance in gaming and 3D, but the Zenbook has a higher screen refresh rate suitable for smoother visuals in games, and both house similar integrated graphics which limit their gaming capabilities when compared to dedicated GPUs. While the ASUS has a higher quality OLED display which is more vibrant and has better contrast, the GPU in both laptops may not fully take advantage of this during more graphically intense gaming or 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $825 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 3.44 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 12.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 8.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-13500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 376 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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