Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop vs HP 15 G4 Studio

101specifications compared
43differ
58identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Laptop
- 15 G4 Studio:Mobile workstation
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 15 G4 Studio:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- 15 G4 Studio:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:HD+
- 15 G4 Studio:Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- 15 G4 Studio:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- 15 G4 Studio:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:i3-8130U
- 15 G4 Studio:i5-7440HQ
Processor cores
- Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2
- 15 G4 Studio:4

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Comparison of A517-51-35FM, 15 G4 Studio
154 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-35FM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop Model A517-51-35FM View product	B HP 15 G4 Studio View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Mobile workstation
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
RefurbishedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-8130U	i5-7440HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	35 W
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 lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i5-7400 Mobile Series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	20 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	SD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® UHD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 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 IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x591B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Clickpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 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 Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	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 Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	137977	97459
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 42 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	9
Battery capacityDiffers	3320 mAh	90 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	423.3 mm	386 mm
DepthDiffers	289.9 mm	264 mm
HeightDiffers	28.3 mm	26 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.83 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.83 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel CM236
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Dual Speakers
HP ePrintKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Smart AC AdapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Software providedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Performance Advisor, HP Remote Graphics Software (HP RGS), HP Velocity, HP Client Security Suite Gen3,+JetAdvantage,r, HP WorkWise (requires Bluetooth), HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Hotkey Support,HP Noise Cancellation, Buy Office, Bing Search, Skype
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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