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Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 99identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Laptop
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Black
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:No
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:Full HD
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5 A515-52G-51MQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Laptop:4 GB
    • Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):8 GB

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Comparison of A515-52G-51MQ, 5481
175 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTN
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source112 ppi
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Dual-screenNoNo
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 ms
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-8265Ui5-8265U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1528BGA 1528
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameWhiskey LakeWhiskey Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency1.8 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 lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x4, 2x21x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150Not available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card ID0x3EA00x3EA0
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 familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3204
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeDiffers2x21x1
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
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 & interfaces3 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 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
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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® 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 ID149088149088
Processor package size46x24 mm46x24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh42 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 V
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.31 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNoble
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg1.74 kg
WidthDiffers363.4 mm335.9 mm
DepthDiffers247.5 mm232.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.02 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 cm
HeightKnown for one18 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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