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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51-84PS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs Acer Extensa 15 X2540-558L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black Italian

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 107identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-8550U
    • i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 3 MB

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157 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 5 A515-51-84PS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

Model A515-51-84PS

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Acer

Extensa 15 X2540-558L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Black Italian

Model X2540-558L

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels640 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
Ports & interfaces1 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 quantityDiffers10
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 quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneItalian
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 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)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
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 oneYes
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 oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258995443
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZU
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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381.8 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm24.6 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.46 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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