Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate

100specifications compared
46differ
54identical
74known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:Laptop
Product colour
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:Black, Chocolate
Form factor
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:Clamshell
Display resolution
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:No
Processor family
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-8550U
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:N4200
Processor threads
- Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8
- Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate:4

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Comparison of SP515-51GN-88MA, X540NA-GQ052T
174 specifications	A Acer Spin 5 SP515-51GN-88MA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SP515-51GN-88MA View product	B ASUS Vivobook 15 X540NA-GQ052T laptop Intel® Pentium® N4200 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 10 Home Black, Chocolate Model X540NA-GQ052T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Chocolate
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8550U	N4200
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	2 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1296
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Apollo Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Y0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	6 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2, 1x2+2x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Pentium Processor N4000 Series for Mobile
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR4-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 505
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1150 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	0x5A84
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
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
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122589	95592
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	24 x 31 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3320 mAh	33 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	33 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.5 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	258.1 mm	251 mm
HeightDiffers	17.9 mm	27.2 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
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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