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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 103identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-50CN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-50BX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of A515-51-50CN, SF315-51G-50BX
150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
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
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
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 GHz1.8 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
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 MHz1100 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
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
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 quantity11
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 IDDiffers95443124967
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR3LA
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h10 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Weight2.2 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm370.5 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm18.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm1.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm1.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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