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Acer Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 92identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Panel type
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:IPS
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:LCD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:i5-8300H
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:8 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5 Pro A517-51P-80AG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • Aspire 7 A715-72G-508U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H Laptop:BGA 1440

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Comparison of A517-51P-80AG, A715-72G-508U
150 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersIPSLCD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-8300H
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.8 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
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
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 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
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 & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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 quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutDiffersAZERTYQWERTZ
Keyboard languageDiffersBelgianGerman
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProLinux
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 IDDiffers122589134876
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
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
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3220 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm262.8 mm
HeightDiffers28.2 mm24 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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