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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs bluechip TRAVELline L17W2

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 75identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • TRAVELline L17W2:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • TRAVELline L17W2:i5-7300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • TRAVELline L17W2:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • TRAVELline L17W2:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • TRAVELline L17W2:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • TRAVELline L17W2:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • TRAVELline L17W2:L3
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-521J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • TRAVELline L17W2:BGA 1440

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Comparison of A517-51-521J, TRAVELline L17W2
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui5-7300HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® 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)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
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 quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 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 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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
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 IDDiffers12496797456
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh47 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm289 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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