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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs HP 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 93identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop (4.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The HP 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop (1.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The HP 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive has 0.1 GHz more configurable TDP-up frequency than the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop (2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). Only the HP 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive has Intel TSX-NI. Only the HP 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Product type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Laptop
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:i7-8650U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:4.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:1.9 GHz
  • Configurable TDP-up frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:2 GHz
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:2.1 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G-89U0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8 GB
    • 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive:16 GB

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Comparison of A517-51G-89U0, 15u G5 + LaCie Porsche Design USB 3.0 1TB Mobile Drive
182 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-8650U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
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 frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.1 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
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVMe 3.0, PCI Express
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
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)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA+
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
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)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Care Center, Acer Configuration Manager, Acer PortalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers122589124968
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3L8
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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.77 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm370.8 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm18.6 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one556 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one87 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one321 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per pallet layerKnown for one19 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one57 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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