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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 72identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Black, Chocolate
  • Display resolution
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:HD
  • Processor family
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:i3-5005U
  • Processor cores
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-59YV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX985 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2 GHz

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Comparison of AN515-51-59YV, X540LA-XX985
158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi3-5005U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x82x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x1616
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxNo
Processor special features4 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 FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745684695
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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