Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 90identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
  • Processor generation
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-8550U
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GHz
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-85LH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.8 GHz
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-51-74EG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz

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164 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
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
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
Audio1 differ
Number of microphonesDiffers42
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258997185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.5 mm432.2 mm
DepthDiffers258.1 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm29 mm
Height (front)Differs1.79 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.79 cm2.9 cm
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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

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