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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop vs Acer Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 90identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:53.3 cm (21")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:HD
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:i7-7820HK
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:4
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-751G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • Predator 21 X GX21-71-79UY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of A515-51G-751G, GX21-71-79UY
161 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")53.3 cm (21")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui7-7820HK
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
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 socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 SLI
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR5X
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD 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)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
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 quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9545197464
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® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZVUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh88 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W330 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg8.5 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm568 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm314.5 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm83.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm6.88 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.16 cm8.32 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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