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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 115identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD+
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8 GB
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:16 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:DVD-RW
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:DVD±RW
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:SD
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-502S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130
    • Vivobook R542UQ-DM071T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX

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Comparison of A517-51G-502S, R542UQ-DM071T
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-8250Ui5-8250U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingY0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency1.8 GHz1.8 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 lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity1.12 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 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 ID0x59170x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
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
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
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)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 Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID124967124967
Processor codeSR3LASR3LA
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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