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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 86identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:No
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:i7-8565U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51-59F0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Swift 5 Pro SF515-51T-72KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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150 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8565U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1528
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RWhiskey Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 2x2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity512 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 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
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3EA0
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneBelgianUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 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)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-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 TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 IDDiffers124967149091
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm46x24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityKnown for one3320 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg999 g
WidthDiffers423.3 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers28.3 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes

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