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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 61identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Laptop
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:2.24 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-54CK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:6 MB
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9BD Intel® Celeron® N3160:2 MB

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Comparison of A517-51-54CK, CB3-431-C9BD
160 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250UN3160
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.24 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1170
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RBraswell
SteppingDiffersY0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers124
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one8th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneOPIUnknown — not stated by the source
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-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB32 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDFlash
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x5917Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 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-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496791831
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2KP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh3920 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm341 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm236.6 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm17 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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