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Acer Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 90identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Laptop
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:No
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:HD
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A515-52-572L Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:i5-8265U
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-8885 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-8550U

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Comparison of A515-52-572L, NP515-51-8885
164 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull 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
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8265Ui7-8550U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1528BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersWhiskey LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 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 lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x21x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDXCSD, SDXC
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® 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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3EA00x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type2x22x2
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 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 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 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 IDDiffers149088122589
Processor package sizeDiffers46x24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh3320 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one15.2 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers363.4 mm381.5 mm
DepthDiffers247.5 mm258.1 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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