Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H vs Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H

105specifications compared
20differ
85identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H has 128 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H (256 GB vs 128 GB). The Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H (2 vs 1). The Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H (2 vs 1). Only the Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H has touchscreen. Only the Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H has Ethernet LAN.

Product type
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:Laptop
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:Black, Grey
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:Grey
Form factor
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:Clamshell
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:1600 x 900 pixels
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:No
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:Yes
HD type
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:HD+
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:Full HD
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H:256 GB
- Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H:128 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H, Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H
117 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-302W Ci3 4/256GB W10H View product	B Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-39Y7 14 Ci3 4/128GB W10H View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	8th gen Intel® Core™ i3	8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-8130U	i3-8130U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	10 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home in S mode
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	137977	137977
Processor package size	42 x 42 mm	42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3320 mAh	5170 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	423.3 mm	335 mm
DepthDiffers	289.9 mm	230 mm
HeightDiffers	28.3 mm	20.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes

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