Asus ROG Strix G18 vs Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix G18 vs Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix G18 and Aspire 3 A317-53, two laptops from Asus and Acer. Asus ROG Strix G18 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 was launched in January 2021. As you can see, Aspire 3 A317-53 is 2 years older than ROG Strix G18. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix G18 and Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix G18 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
399 x 294 x 23.1-30.8 mm (15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91-1.21 inches)
Weight: 3 kg (6.62 lbs)

Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
403.5 x 263.7 x 20.9 mm (15.89 x 10.38 x 0.82 inches)
Weight: 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix G18 and Aspire 3 A317-53 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix G18 over Acer Aspire 3 A317-53

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.1% vs ~77.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 10.3 mm	4.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 17.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 16 GB	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v6E vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	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	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 over Asus ROG Strix G18

Weight	2.60 kg vs 3.00 kg	0.4 kg lighter
Screen PPI	127 ppi vs 126 ppi	More pixels per inch

Common Strengths of Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 and Asus ROG Strix G18

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers

Common Weaknesses of Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 and Asus ROG Strix G18

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Asus ROG Strix G18 vs Acer Aspire 3 A317-53: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix G18 and the Acer Aspire 3 A317-53.

Physical Specs
Weight	3 kg (6.62 lbs)	2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Surface Area	1173 cm2 (181.8 inches2)	1064 cm2 (164.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.1%	~77.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~10.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix G18 and the Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix G18 weighs 3 kg (6.62 lbs), whereas the Aspire 3 A317-53 weighs 2.6 kg (5.73 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

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix G18 3.00 kg

Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 2.60 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix G18 30.80 mm

Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 20.90 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

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 Asus ROG Strix G18 is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 is 0.15 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Strix G18 vs Acer Aspire 3 A317-53: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13980HX	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	16	2
Number of Threads	24	4
L3 Cache	30 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1878	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	16246	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1969	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	22925	3144

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 Asus ROG Strix G18 and Acer Aspire 3 A317-53.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	1530 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1740 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	95 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2048	384
TMUs	64	24
ROPs	40	12

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. Asus ROG Strix G18 has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix G18 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	16 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ROG Strix G18 and the Aspire 3 A317-53, 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.

Asus ROG Strix G18

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-53)

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

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

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	64 Wh 90 Wh	37 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	240 / 280 / 330 W	45 W

Moreover, the ROG Strix G18 boasts a larger battery capacity of 64 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Aspire 3 A317-53's37 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix G18 64 Wh

Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 37 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ROG Strix G18 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Aspire 3 A317-53's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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.

Asus ROG Strix G18 vs Acer Aspire 3 A317-53: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix G18 and Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 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. ROG Strix G18 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Aspire 3 A317-53 has a smaller 17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix G18 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Aspire 3 A317-53's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aspire 3 A317-53 features a higher pixel density with 127 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix G18 126 ppi

Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix G18 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both ROG Strix G18 and Aspire 3 A317-53 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix G18 300 nits

Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Asus ROG Strix G18 vs Acer Aspire 3 A317-53 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix G18 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aspire 3 A317-53 (v5).

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 ROG Strix G18 and Aspire 3 A317-53 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
ROG Strix G18 is equipped with 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports. Aspire 3 A317-53 does not have 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
ROG Strix G18 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Aspire 3 A317-53 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ROG Strix G18 and Aspire 3 A317-53 feature an HDMI port. ROG Strix G18 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Aspire 3 A317-53 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 ROG Strix G18 nor Aspire 3 A317-53 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix G18 and Aspire 3 A317-53 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	v5
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	No
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	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	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes