Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop

130specifications compared
46differ
84identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:39.9 cm (15.7")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD+
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:16:9
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:i7-7600U
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
- ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop:3.9 GHz

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Comparison of A517-51G-59DG, T571
190 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-59DG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop Model A517-51G-59DG View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T571 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7600U Laptop Model T571 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Glass fibre
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.9 cm (15.7")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	i7-7600U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-7600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	H0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 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 configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2134 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	20 GB	33 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	20 GB	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
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
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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 speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD 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	1000 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	0x5916	0x5916
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	3
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1281 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	German	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 2016	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer TrueHarmony Technology, Acer Care Center, Acer Configuration Manager, Acer Portal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	97466
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZU	SR33Z
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® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	46 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50/61 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	101 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.97 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	365.9 mm
DepthDiffers	289.9 mm	252.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.03 cm
HeightKnown for one	28.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	48 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	556 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	87 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	321 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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