Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs HP OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

125specifications compared
40differ
85identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Silver
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black, Carbon, Red
Display diagonal
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
Processor cores
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
Processor boost frequency
- Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
- OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz

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Comparison of SF314-52-557Y, 17-w232tx
176 specifications	A Acer Swift 3 SF314-52-557Y Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop Model SF314-52-557Y View product	B HP OMEN 17-w232tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop Model 17-w232tx View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Carbon, Red
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
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
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	i7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 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 codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1356	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	H0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x591B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	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 version	1.00	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	97185
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 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 processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2ZU	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	95.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	230 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Power on
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	3.35 kg
WidthDiffers	338 mm	416 mm
DepthDiffers	234 mm	279 mm
HeightDiffers	18 mm	32.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.79 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.79 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Interface adapters includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI male - VGA female
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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