Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop vs ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

137specifications compared
38differ
99identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
Processor cores
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:4
Processor threads
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8
Processor boost frequency
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4.1 GHz
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:2.2 GHz
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:9 MB
- ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:6 MB

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Comparison of PH517-51-75XT, GL503VM-ED286
197 specifications	A Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-75XT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop Model PH517-51-75XT View product	B ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM-ED286 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Model GL503VM-ED286 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	7 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	800:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8750H	i7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor threadsDiffers	12	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.1 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	9 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1440	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	U0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	1.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.51 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interfaceDiffers	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express	NVMe 3.0
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	64 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.5	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x3E9B	0x591B
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MaxxAudio	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM370	Intel® HM175
Repairability indexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Belgian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	No
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	134906	97185
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3YY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	74 Wh	62 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	15.4 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter power	230 W	230 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.8 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	428 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	298 mm	262 mm
HeightDiffers	38.7 mm	23 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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