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Acer PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win

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  • 52differ
  • 49identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black, Blue
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:Grey
  • Display resolution
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Full HD
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:HD+
  • Processor family
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:Intel® Pentium® Silver
  • Processor model
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:N5000
  • Processor cores
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:4
  • Processor threads
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PH517-51-742U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4.1 GHz
    • Vivobook 17 X705MB-0021BN5000 laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Win:2.7 GHz

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192 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium® Silver
Processor generationKnown for one8th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750HN5000
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1090
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeGemini Lake
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersU0B0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W6 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers166
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 605
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz750 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x3184
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers20
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM370Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneGermanUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2016, Norton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Care Center, Quick AccessUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906128990
Processor codeDiffersSR3YYSR3RZ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm25 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh42 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 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
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers298 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers38.7 mm22.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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