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Acer Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 104identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Grey
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Swift 5 SF514-51-50YK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of SF315-51G-53A0, SF514-51-50YK
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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 LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496795443
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2ZU
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh4670 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers370.5 mm327 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers18.9 mm14.6 mm
Height (front)Differs1.89 cm1.46 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.89 cm1.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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