Product Comparison: Acer Aspire 5 (A514-52-78MD) vs Acer Aspire 7 (A715-72G-71CT)


General Specifications
Brand
Acer
Acer
Model
Aspire 5 (A514-52-78MD)
Aspire 7 (A715-72G-71CT)
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Powerful and portable, the Aspire 5 delivers on every aspect of everyday computing. Housing an 8th Gen Intel Core Processor, this Aspire 5 can tackle any job no matter how complex. Creativity soars to great heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 14" Full HD screen.
Whether you’re gaming or catching up on schoolwork, the Aspire 7 gives you the versatility to power through the toughest tasks. This super gaming icon packs the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics to give you enough oompbh to dominate the battlefield!
Key Specs
Screen Size
14 in.
15.6 in.
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home
Processor Speed
1.8 GHz
2.2 GHz
System Memory (RAM)
8 GB
8 GB
Storage Capacity
512 GB
1128 GB
Battery Life
9.5 hours
8 hours
Size & Weight
Height
0.7 in.
0.94 in.
Width
12.91 in.
15.02 in.
Depth
9.29 in.
10.35 in.
Weight
3.74 lbs.
5.29 lbs.
Processor
Processor Model
Intel Core i7-8565U
Intel Core i7-8750H
Number of Cores
4
6
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel UHD Graphics 630
What customers say about "Processor"
Acer Aspire 5 (A514-52-78MD) 14" Full HD Laptop
  • Good quality and fast speed.
  • Not extremely fast but good for work and basic functions.
  • Used Core i7 processor and is fast.
  • This laptop is lightweight and fast. It's a wonderful computer.
  • Works great with any games and programs. Good processor.
Memory
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR4-SDRAM
DDR4-SDRAM
Type of Storage
SSD
SSD + HDD
Card Reader
No
No
What customers say about "Memory"
Acer Aspire 5 (A514-52-78MD) 14" Full HD Laptop
  • It’s fast and has no problems at all.
  • Loading is very fast thanks to the SSD drive.
  • All applications open instantly.
  • Enough memory for multitasking.
  • The amount of memory allows me to easily work in several programs.
Features
Display Type
FHD IPS
FHD IPS
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Discrete Graphics
No
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Extras
Keyboard backlit, Acer Color Intelligence, TrueHarmony
Keyboard backlit, HD camera, MU-MIMO, Easily Upgradeable, Fingerprint reader
Discrete Graphics Memory
4 GB
What customers say about "Features"
Acer Aspire 5 (A514-52-78MD) 14" Full HD Laptop
  • Excellent screen resolution.
  • Screen quality good, light weight and looks slick.
  • It can play videos in 1080p on youtube.
  • It's lightweight and easy to use.
  • It's lightweight and works great! No scrapes or dents.
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Ethernet
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Ethernet
Number of USB Ports
4
4
USB Type C
Yes
Yes
Other Ports
Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, HDMI, RJ-45
Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, HDMI, RJ-45
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Acer Aspire 5 (A514-52-78MD) 14" Full HD Laptop
  • So many ports in such a tiny machine.
  • There’s plenty of ports despite the small size.
  • An excellent number of USB ports.
  • It has very limited ports and capabilities!
  • The headphone port was defective.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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