Acer Aspire 5 17″ (A517-51G-54GK) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (QWU-00001)
Comparison summary
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ is outright better laptop though Aspire 5 gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance Pro 7 has a lot faster processor.
- Pro 7 has Windows 11, which is better than Windows 10 that is in Aspire 5.
- Aspire 5 features a bigger display. For carrying Pro 7 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- Aspire 5 has a bigger SSD.
Acer Aspire 5 17″ (A517-51G-54GK)
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (QWU-00001)
Compare specifications
| Acer Aspire 5 17″ (A517-51G-54GK) | Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (QWU-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel Core i5 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 8gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce 940MX | - |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 12.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | - |
| Weight | |
| 6.61 lbs (3 kg) | 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.9 x 10.4 x 0.78 inches | 12.8 x 9.21 x 2.68 inches |
| (40.39 x 26.42 x 1.98 cm) | (32.51 x 23.39 x 6.81 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 250gb SSD | 120gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 30, 2018 | November 11, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $899.99 | $999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $899.99 | $999.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Acer Aspire 5 17″ (A517-51G-54GK)
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (QWU-00001)
Compare Acer Aspire 5 17″ / Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ vs other Intel i5 laptops:
Acer Aspire 5 17″ (A517-51G-54GK) summary
Acer Aspire 5 is a Windows laptop. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor plus also less memory than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 6.61 lbs (3 kg). Full HD resolution is passable for the 17″ IPS display. Your 250gb SSD storage is very small.
Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-54GK 17.3 Inch Full HD Laptop, 7th Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX with 2GB GDDR5, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, HDMI, Windows 10H
Intel 7th generation Core i5-7200U Dual-Core Processor, 2.50 GHz turbo boost to 3.1 GHz; 8 GB DDR4 Memorry expandable to 16GB; 256GB SSD, No optical Drive
17.3” Full HD 1920x1080 resolution display with IPS technology; NVIDIA GeForce 940MX with 2GB GDDR5 Dedicated memory
1 x HDMI, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0 (with Power-off Charging), 2 x USB 2.0; Stereo Speakers, 802.11ac Wi-Fi featuring MIMO technology, Bluetooth 4.0,
HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR), 10/100/1000Mbps LAN, Acer TrueHarmony High-Performance Sound System, Media Reader; Dedicated Numeric Keypad; Media Control Keys
Color: Black, Windows 10, 1.09" Thin, 6.61 lbs Weight, Battery: 4-cell lithium-ion, up to 7 hours battery life
ASIN: B079T6NWZN
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12″ (QWU-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is an acceptably priced compact Windows laptop released in 2022. It is very easy to carry at only 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) for a 12-inch laptop. Your 120gb SSD storage is quite limited.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD – Platinum with Black Type Cover
Next-gen, best-in-class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet, so you can type, touch, draw, write, work, and play more naturally
Faster than surface pro 6, with a 10th gen intel core processor – redefining what’s possible in a thin and light computer.
More ways to connect, with both USB-c and USB-a ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging. Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Standout design that won’t weigh you down — ultra-slim and light surface pro 7 starts at just 1.70 pounds
All day battery life up to 10.5 hours, Plus the ability to go from empty to full faster — about 80 percent in just over an hour
Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available (see below).
ASIN: B07YNJGMH6