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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 5 Pro vs MSI GE72 7RE-1231IT Apache Pro

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 94identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-8250U
    • i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.4 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • Kaby Lake R
    • Kaby Lake
  • Bus type
    • OPI
    • DMI3

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Acer

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MSI

GE72 7RE-1231IT Apache ProView product
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage2 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD Graphics
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 IDDiffers0x59170x591B
CUDAKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneFrench
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496797185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm287.8 mm
HeightKnown for one28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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