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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 97identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-512P Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-551E Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of A515-51G-512P, A517-51-551E
152 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart 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 frequencyDiffers1.8 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1100 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
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 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 portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 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 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 IDDiffers12496795443
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2ZU
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
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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm28.2 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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