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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 99identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Grey, Metallic
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD+
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-55BM Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Vivobook Pro N705UD-GC111T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of A517-51G-55BM, N705UD-GC111T
146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Metallic
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-8550U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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 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 memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX130NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
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 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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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)802.11a, 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 & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 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 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 IDDiffers124967122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh42 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.32 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm270.5 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm20.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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