Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs HP ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop

119specifications compared
49differ
70identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Silver
Display diagonal
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Touchscreen
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:No
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Yes
Panel type
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:LCD
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:IPS
Processor family
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U
Processor cores
- Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
- ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2

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Comparison of A715-71G-59T1, 13-ad042tu
172 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7 A715-71G-59T1 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop Model A715-71G-59T1 View product	B HP ENVY 13-ad042tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop Model 13-ad042tu View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	LCD	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Edge to Edge Glass
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7300HQ	i7-7500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	7.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1356
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	512 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	512 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	NVMe, PCI Express
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x591B	0x5916
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM175	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	97456	95451
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2ZV
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	53.6 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.32 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	305.4 mm
DepthDiffers	262.8 mm	215.6 mm
HeightDiffers	24 mm	13.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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