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Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold

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  • 39differ
  • 66identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:Gold
  • Form factor
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:No
  • HD type
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:HD
  • Processor family
    • Spin 3 SP314-51-P79W Intel® Pentium® 4415U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Pentium®
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-GQ033T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Gold:Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of SP314-51-P79W, X542UN-GQ033T
155 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersGreyGold
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers4415Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB8 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
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-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 610Intel® UHD 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)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59060x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
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 quantityDiffers01
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) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown 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® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers96508122589
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers52.5 Wh38 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm23.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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