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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-8536 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs MSI GE72 2QD Apache 235-HID1

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 80identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-8550U
    • i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 8 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1356
    • BGA 1364

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182 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 5 A515-51G-8536 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

Model A515-51G-8536

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MSI

GE72 2QD Apache 235-HID1View product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-5700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1364
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersY0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x1612
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneBelgian
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
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® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258987716
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery capacityKnown for one60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm29 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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