Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1)

113specifications compared
38differ
75identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Laptop
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Black
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
Form factor
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Clamshell
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:No
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:HD+
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
Processor family
- Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of A517-51-31UX, 5481
176 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-31UX Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop Model A517-51-31UX View product	B Dell Inspiron 5481 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8265U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 5481 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD+	HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TN
Pixel densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 ppi
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 ms
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i3	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-8130U	i5-8265U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1528
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Whiskey Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 2x2
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.5
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x3EA0
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® UHD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC3204
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.92 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x1
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	137977	149088
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 42 mm	46x24 mm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	42 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.4 V
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.31 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Noble
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 G
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.74 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	335.9 mm
DepthDiffers	289.9 mm	232.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.02 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 cm
HeightKnown for one	28.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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