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Acer Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 130identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8 GB
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1 TB
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:HDD
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:HDD+SSD
  • Operating system installed
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Windows 10 Home
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Linux
  • Battery life (max)
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:6 h
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7 h
  • AC adapter power
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:135 W
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:180 W
  • Weight
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.9 kg
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3 kg
  • Width
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-71GR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:423.3 mm
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-70SY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:432.2 mm

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Comparison of A717-71G-71GR, PH317-51-70SY
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-7700HQi7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequency2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedNoNo
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
Discrete graphics card memory4 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x591B0x591B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
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
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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 CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID9718597185
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs6 h7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W180 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm432.2 mm
Depth289.9 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers28.3 mm29 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.83 cm2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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