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Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs ASUS K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 89identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-5041 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz

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Comparison of A315-51-5041, K550VX-DM649
174 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board + SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB24 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 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 quantity00
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 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one107Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneAcer Care Center, Acer PortalUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544397185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZUUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one21.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one46.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one6.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one3.18 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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