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Acer Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 86identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:No
  • HD type
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Spin 5 SP515-51GN-55HJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 17 X705UQ-BX128 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Linux Grey:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7

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172 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-7500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496795451
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2ZV
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh42 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.5 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers258.1 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm22.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.79 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.79 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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