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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5832 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Lenovo ideapad 520S (14")

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 86identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-8250U
    • i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.4 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s

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178 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 5 A517-51-5832 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

Model A517-51-5832

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B

Lenovo

ideapad 520S (14")View product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneMineral Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Aluminium, Polycarbonate (PC)
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 oneIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlat
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
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
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneHarman Kardon
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
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)YesYes
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 CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496797185
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
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LA
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh52.5 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one12 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm327.4 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm236.5 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm19.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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