Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs Dell Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 90identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black
  • Panel type
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:IPS
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:TN
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor threads
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-58L6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Vostro 3578 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Panel typeDiffersIPSTN
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-8550U
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
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
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060AMD Radeon R5 M420
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaxxAudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers97456122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh40 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.8 V
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm23.6 mm
WeightKnown for one2.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one2.67 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.67 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source

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