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Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs HP Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 73identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Laptop
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Touchscreen
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 300 G3-572-72YF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30

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200 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQm3-6Y30
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz0.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1515
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core m3-6Y series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W3.8 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
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 cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 515
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x591B0x191E
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDA coresKnown for one1280Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Number of microphonesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718588198
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2EN
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh42 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.19 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm303 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm209 mm
HeightDiffers26.8 mm13.1 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source820 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.3 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.9 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 cm
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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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