Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 76identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Gold
  • Market positioning
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Gaming
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Business
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Intel® Core™ i9
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-926C Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:i9-8950HK
    • Vivobook S15 S530FN-EJ086T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Laptop:i7-8565U

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182 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGold
Market positioningDiffersGamingBusiness
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIcicle Gold
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Second display touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i98th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi9-8950HKi7-8565U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB8 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1528
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeWhiskey Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMIOPI
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x4, 2x2
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one4 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers3 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E9B0x3EA0
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
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-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers134903149091
Processor codeKnown for oneSRCKNUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm46x24 mm
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers330 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
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 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers428 mm361.4 mm
DepthDiffers298 mm243.5 mm
HeightDiffers38.7 mm18 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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