Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop

136specifications compared
53differ
83identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Silver
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:Full HD
Panel type
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:LCD
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:IPS
Processor family
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
- Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop:i7-6820HK

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Comparison of A515-51G-51V7, GX-791-77CF
174 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-51V7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop Model A515-51G-51V7 View product	B Acer Predator 17 X GX-791-77CF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Laptop Model GX-791-77CF View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	LCD	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8250U	i7-6820HK
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	Y0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	0x191B
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Windows 11 free upgradeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Office 2016	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124967	88969
Processor codeDiffers	SR3LA	SR2FL
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	8
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	88 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	7 h	3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	330 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	4.55 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	423 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	321.5 mm
HeightDiffers	21.6 mm	45 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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