Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs MSI GL62 6QE-1824XTR

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 84identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black, Red
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51-58WY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of A515-51-58WY, GL62 6QE-1824XTR
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui5-6300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersY0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
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 modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496788959
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one21.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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