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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 98identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):Grey
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-595A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X542UR-DM445T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.12 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):3.4 GHz

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165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersH0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD 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)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
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 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-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 IDDiffers95443124967
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR3LA
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh38 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.3 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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