Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 41identical
  • 94known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:AMD A9
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:A9-9420
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:3 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:32 GB
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-58U3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:128 GB
    • Vivobook R542BA-DM036T AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop:1.12 TB

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163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD A9
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQA9-9420
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneKaby LakeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI3Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
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
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630AMD Radeon R5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x591BUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one97456Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one42 x 28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers28.3 mm23.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.83 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.83 cmUnknown — not stated by the source

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