Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1)

133specifications compared
40differ
93identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) (8 vs 4). The Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop (2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) has touchscreen. Only the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop has discrete graphics card.

Product type
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Laptop
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
Form factor
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Clamshell
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:No
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:HD
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of A515-51G-8907, SP314-51-32EL
157 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-8907 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop Model A515-51G-8907 View product	B Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-32EL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SP314-51-32EL View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8550U	i3-6006U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Skylake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	Y0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	20 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	1916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122589	91157
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSSR2UW
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	52.5 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	7 h	12 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	335 mm
DepthDiffers	263 mm	230 mm
HeightDiffers	21.6 mm	20.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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