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Acer Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 83identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-8550U
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GHz
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.8 GHz
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Spin 5 SP513-52N-856S Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GT/s
    • Zenbook Pro UX550VE-BN038R laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8 GT/s

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157 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-7700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity512 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
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® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 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 LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantity00
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 quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258997185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers38
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh73 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers324.4 mm365 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm18.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.59 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.59 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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