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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51-84PS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs MSI PL62 7RC-268XES

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 84identical
  • 41known 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
    • i5-7300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 6 MB

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166 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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MSI

PL62 7RC-268XESView product
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
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-7300HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
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 oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD 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)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
CUDAKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one720 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2
Ports & interfaces2 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) 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 portKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features3 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)DiffersYesNo
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 IDDiffers12258997456
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® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41.4 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Weight2.2 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one21.6 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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