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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 126identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Panel type
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:IPS
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:LCD
  • Total storage capacity
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1.25 TB
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:256 GB
  • Storage media
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:HDD+SSD
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:SSD
  • Card reader integrated
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Yes
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2
  • Battery technology
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Number of battery cells
    • Nitro 5 AN515-51-720N Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3

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Comparison of AN515-51-720N, VX5-591G-77SQ
151 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlack, RedBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
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 typeDiffersIPSLCD
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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
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
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
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Windows 11 free upgradeKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh52.5 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power135 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm389 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm265.5 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm28.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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