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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 116identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:i7-7500U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • P449-G2-MG-79DD + B246HL:2.7 GHz

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167 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-7500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 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 memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
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 quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneSwissUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
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)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496795451
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2ZV
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h8 h
Battery voltageKnown for one15.2 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, SupervisorBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm342 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm236 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm21.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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