Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop vs MSI GX60 1AC-054ES

101specifications compared
29differ
72identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:Silver
- GX60 1AC-054ES:Black
Display resolution
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- GX60 1AC-054ES:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:HD
- GX60 1AC-054ES:Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:AMD A6
- GX60 1AC-054ES:AMD A10
Processor model
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:A6-4455M
- GX60 1AC-054ES:A10-4600M
Processor cores
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:2
- GX60 1AC-054ES:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:2.6 GHz
- GX60 1AC-054ES:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop:2.1 GHz
- GX60 1AC-054ES:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of 551-7850, GX60 1AC-054ES
131 specifications	A Acer Aspire 551-7850 AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop Model 551-7850 View product	B MSI GX60 1AC-054ES View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A6	AMD A10
Processor modelDiffers	A6-4455M	A10-4600M
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket FP2 (µBGA-827)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	6 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 7970M
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon HD 7000	AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 7500G	AMD Radeon HD 7660G
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Advanced Audio v2	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAX	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD A70M	AMD AM70 FCH
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	2500 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	267 mm
HeightDiffers	22.9 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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