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Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs HP 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 88identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Panel type
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:IPS
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:SVA
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-7164 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:6 MB
    • 15-bs101tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8 MB

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193 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Panel typeDiffersIPSSVA
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi7-8550U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
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-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.25 TB2 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Studio Sound
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
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
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — 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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers97185122589
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 h
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast charging time (90%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 min
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserPower on
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.19 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm254 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm24.3 mm
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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Sure ConnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP CoolSenseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Smart AC AdapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP TrueVision HD
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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