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Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop vs HP 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 69identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:Silver
  • Market positioning
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Gaming
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:Special edition
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:i5-8350U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:4
  • Processor threads
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-72EC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
    • 840 G5 HC + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" Value Backpack:8

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183 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Market positioningDiffersGamingSpecial edition
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 cd/m²
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi5-8350U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
SteppingDiffersU0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVMe, PCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
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 1070Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD 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 OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
WLAN controller modelDiffersKiller Wireless-AC 1550iIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadClickpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneFrenchUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906124969
Processor codeDiffersSR3YYSR3L9
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W65 W
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserPower on
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4 kg1.63 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm326 mm
DepthDiffers298 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers38.7 mm17.9 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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