Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1)

Add a product
  • 134specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 95identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Laptop
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-8250U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7 A715-71G-79BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.6 GHz

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of A715-71G-79BN, NP515-51-53XW
163 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-8250U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers10
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers97185124967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh3320 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W90 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381.5 mm
DepthDiffers262.8 mm258.1 mm
HeightDiffers24 mm17.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.4 cm1.79 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.4 cm1.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons