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Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-341S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X542UF-GQ171T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 90identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-6006U
    • i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 8 MB

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Acer

Aspire 3 A315-51-341S Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop

Model A315-51-341S

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ASUS

Vivobook X542UF-GQ171T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

Model X542UF-GQ171T

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers91157122589
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSSSR2UW
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm23.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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