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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 67identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Full HD
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:4K Ultra HD
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:6
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-876D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • Zenbook Pro UX550GD-E2041T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H:4.1 GHz

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Comparison of A517-51G-876D, UX550GD-E2041T
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingDiffersY0U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.7 GHz
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
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD 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)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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 LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers122589134906
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
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
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh71 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.89 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm365 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm18.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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