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Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 97identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-51-55SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-88VA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of A315-51-55SU, A517-51G-88VA
164 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 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 codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersH0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 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 CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® 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)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 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 Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers95443122589
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZUUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source556 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source321 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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