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Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 98identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black, Chocolate
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A515-51G-85D3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • R540UA-DM184T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of A515-51G-85D3, R540UA-DM184T-BE
167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 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 typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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 LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
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 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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258995443
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR2ZU
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh33 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm27.2 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 includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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