Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
36 Overall Score
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Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
Acer
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
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Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
60 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Acer 14" Aspire 14 AI Laptop receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its fast performance, crisp display, and great value for the price, especially with an i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD at $549. However, one verified reviewer strongly criticizes the clunky touchpad, poor bottom-firing speakers, and annoying backlight issue, warning it is not for those used to refined devices like a MacBook. A promotional review notes it meets expectations as a versatile device for a student.
Pros
- Fast performance with i7 processor
- Crisp and clear display
- Great value for the price at $549
- Lightweight and portable design
- Versatile for work, gaming, and TV
Cons
- Clunky touchpad
- Poor bottom-firing speakers
- Annoying backlight sleep issue
- Not for users used to premium devices like MacBook
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Display quality 2
Build quality 2
Touchpad quality 1
Speaker quality 1
Scores
Student
Compact
Entertainment
Developer
Business
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" | Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 7300U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3000 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless-AC | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.53 kg | 1.40 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 65 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" 2017, Core i5-7300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Steel Gray
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Acer Aspire A14-52M-72FH
Scores 59 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.