Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop vs Acer TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop

140specifications compared
55differ
85identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Black
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Graphite, Grey
Display diagonal
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:4K Ultra HD
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Full HD
Processor family
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Intel® Core™ i9
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:i9-8950HK
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:i3-8130U
Processor cores
- Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:6
- TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop:2

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Comparison of PH517-51-926C, X3410-MG-3729
175 specifications	A Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop Model PH517-51-926C View product	B Acer TravelMate X3 X3410-MG-3729 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop Model X3410-MG-3729 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Graphite, Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i9	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i9	8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i9-8950HK	i3-8130U
Processor coresDiffers	6	2
Processor threadsDiffers	12	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.8 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	12 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1440	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i9-8000 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	U0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	4 x 16 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	64 GB	32 GB
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	3 TB	1.12 TB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	1 TB	128 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	1 TB	128 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1000 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 IDKnown for one	0x3E9B	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format	720p	720p
Network1 differ
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)
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	4.0
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italian
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	134903	137977
Processor codeKnown for one	SRCKN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	15 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5170 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	330 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 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, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4 kg	1.55 kg
WidthDiffers	428 mm	328 mm
DepthDiffers	298 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	38.7 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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