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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 90identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-50HN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Kaby Lake R
    • K550VX-DM649 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of A517-51G-50HN, K550VX-DM649
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 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 socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
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-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® 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
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 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 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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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)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 IDDiffers12496797185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh44 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one28.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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