Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) vs ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
56.8chipPerformancechip54.9
23.6Display26.5
53.3Battery60
81.7Portability73.6
3 spec wins — Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M)2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) scores 52.2 against 52.3 for ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 74
- 12% lower weight: 1.25 kg vs 1.42 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 15.8 mm vs 18 mm
- 11% higher charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 53
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 310 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 310 nits | 400 nits+29% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | AMD Radeon 890M |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 70 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.25 kg+12% | 1.42 kg |
| Thickness | 15.8 mm+12% | 18 mm |
| Material | Plastic with metal parts | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB4 Type-C (display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR with privacy shutter | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello face recognition (IR camera) | Fingerprint sensor in power key and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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