Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

17 inches | January 2023

Speed 4.5

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Display 3

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15.6 inches | January 2021

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Display 3.5

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Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45, two laptops by Acer. Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 was launched in January 2021. As you can see, Aspire 5 A515-45 is 2 years older than Aspire 5 A517-58. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45 are members of Acer's Aspire 5 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Aspire 5 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14	April 2023	14.0"	318.2 x 225.6 x 17.99 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Aspire 5 A515-58	January 2023	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 17.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Aspire 5 A517-58	January 2023	17.0"	402.08 x 256.54 x 17.95 mm	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Acer Aspire 5 A515-48	January 2023	15.6"	362.9 x 239.6 x 17.9 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Aspire 5 A514-55	May 2022	14.0"	362.9 x 237.8 x 17.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Aspire 5 A517-53	May 2022	17.3"	402.1 x 257.8 x 19.9 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Acer Aspire 5 A515-57	January 2022	15.6"	362.9 x 237.8 x 17.9 mm	1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
Acer Aspire 5 A515-45	January 2021	15.6"	363.4 x 250.5 x 17.95 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
402.08 x 256.54 x 17.95 mm (15.83 x 10.1 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)
8GB Ram
363.4 x 250.5 x 17.95 mm (14.31 x 9.86 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 over Acer Aspire 5 A515-45

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.2% vs ~73.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	17 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 1.23 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 over Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Weight	1.80 kg vs 2.30 kg	0.5 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	9 mm vs 12.9 mm	3.9 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 130 ppi	More pixels per inch
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 and Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 and Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-45: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 and the Acer Aspire 5 A515-45.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Surface Area	1031 cm2 (159.9 inches2)	910 cm2 (141.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.2%	~73.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~12.9 mm	~9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.14 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.308 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black, Silver

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 and the Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 5 A517-58 weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs), whereas the Aspire 5 A515-45 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 is 0.14 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-45: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	3.8 GHz
Number of Cores	10	4
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	4 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 6
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1706	1008
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	3760
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1125
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	4664

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-45.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 6
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	0 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1600 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS	1,229 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5	DDR4
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	384
TMUs	40	24
ROPs	20	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 ' has a FLOPS value of . If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 12GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes

Both laptops, the Aspire 5 A517-58 and the Aspire 5 A515-45, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Aspire 5 (A517-58)	Acer Aspire 5 (A515-45)
CPU	Intel Core i5 1335U	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 6
Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-58)|Acer Aspire 5 (A515-45)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	50 Wh	48 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	45 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Moreover, the Aspire 5 A517-58 boasts a larger battery capacity of 50 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Aspire 5 A515-45's48 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Aspire 5 A517-58 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Aspire 5 A515-45's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-45: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 and Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Aspire 5 A517-58 has a display size of 17.0".On the other hand, Aspire 5 A515-45 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Aspire 5 A517-58 is 796cm² / 123inch² whereas the Aspire 5 A515-45's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aspire 5 A515-45 features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Aspire 5 A517-58 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Aspire 5 A517-58 vs Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Aspire 5 A517-58 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 5 A515-45 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45 have USB-A ports. Aspire 5 A517-58 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Aspire 5 A515-45 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45 have USB Type-C ports. Aspire 5 A517-58 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Aspire 5 A515-45 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Aspire 5 A517-58 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Aspire 5 A515-45 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45 feature an HDMI port. Aspire 5 A517-58 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Aspire 5 A515-45 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Aspire 5 A517-58 nor Aspire 5 A515-45 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 5 A517-58 and Aspire 5 A515-45 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No