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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 122identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Grey
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:SD
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:2
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:0
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1
  • Battery capacity
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:48 Wh
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:38 Wh
  • Weight
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:2.2 kg
    • Vivobook F542UN-DM169T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:2.15 kg

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158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-8250Ui5-8250U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingY0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 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
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD 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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 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 quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 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® 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 ID124967124967
Processor codeSR3LASR3LA
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 technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm23.2 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 contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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