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Acer Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs ASUS K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 78identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Black
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Black, Chocolate
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:No
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:HD+
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 A517-51P-5527 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • K541UA-Q32ST-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U

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Comparison of A517-51P-5527, K541UA-Q32ST-CB
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 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 frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers20 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
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 MHz1000 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 speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneFrenchUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
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)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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496795442
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2ZW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh36 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 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 source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers28.3 mm27.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User

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