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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 130identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
  • Internal memory
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-57LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:8 GB
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-73DQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:12 GB

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Comparison of AN515-51-57LA, AN515-51-73DQ
153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, RedBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop 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 configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
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)Differs1000 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
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
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 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 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)DiffersNoYes
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745697185
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)Differs8.5 h7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power135 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.7 kg2.7 kg
Width390 mm390 mm
Depth266 mm266 mm
Height26.8 mm26.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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