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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop

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  • 51differ
  • 54identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop (8 vs 4). The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop (3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop (1.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). Only the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has Ethernet LAN. Only the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has numeric keypad.

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD+
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:N5000
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-57MK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • E406MA-EB056T-BE Intel® Pentium® N5000 Laptop:2.7 GHz

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Comparison of A517-51-57MK, E406MA-EB056T-BE
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250UN5000
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1090
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RGemini Lake
SteppingDiffersY0B0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers126
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDeMMC
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 605
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz750 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3184
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
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
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967128990
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR3RZ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm25 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — 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 Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W33 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TÜV, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, Energy Star, Erp 2013
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm326.4 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm226.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.58 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.76 cm
HeightKnown for one28.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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