Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1)

112specifications compared
53differ
59identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Laptop
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
Form factor
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Clamshell
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
Touchscreen
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:No
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):N4200
Processor threads
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
- Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):4

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Comparison of A517-51G-56D0, TP401NA-EC007T
178 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-56D0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop Model A517-51G-56D0 View product	B ASUS Vivobook Flip TP401NA-EC007T Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP401NA-EC007T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8250U	N4200
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1296
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Apollo Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Y0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	6 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2, 1x2+2x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Pentium Processor N4000 Series for Mobile
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	20 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	64 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	eMMC
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
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 GB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130	Not available
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
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 505
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	0x5A84
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
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
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 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 AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124967	95592
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3LA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	24 x 31 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	39 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	33 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.5 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	327.4 mm
DepthDiffers	289.9 mm	226.5 mm
HeightDiffers	28.2 mm	15.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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