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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 106identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:No
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-83AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Swift 5 SF514-52T-580N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of A515-51G-83AH, SF514-52T-580N
150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-8250U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 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 frequencyDiffers2 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one20 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150Not available
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)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
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 LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — 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 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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneBelgianUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features1 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 IDDiffers122589124967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3LA
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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh4670 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm329 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers20.9 mm14.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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