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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 72identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black, Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD+
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-39PY Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VD-BN078R Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4

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Comparison of A517-51-39PY, UX550VD-BN078R
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoyal Blue
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source282 ppi
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express 3.0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics7 differ
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 familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHarman Kardon
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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-C ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 365
Processor special features3 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115797185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSSSR2UWUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (50%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.32 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Palm vein scannerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm365 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm18.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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