Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs HP Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1)

122specifications compared
40differ
82identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Laptop
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Clamshell
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:No
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD+
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of A517-51G-52RE, 13-ae093na
188 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-52RE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop Model A517-51G-52RE View product	B HP Spectre x360 13-ae093na Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ae093na View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Colour gamutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72%
RGB colour spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8250U	i7-8550U
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	Y0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	10 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	20 GB	16 GB
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacityKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x5917	0x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft Office 365
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124967	122589
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3LA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Quad Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP ImagepadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP TrueVision FHD IR
HP segmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3320 mAh	60 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.26 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	306 mm
DepthDiffers	289.9 mm	218 mm
HeightDiffers	28.2 mm	13.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.83 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.83 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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