Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos vs MSI GE60 0ND-274NE

127specifications compared
30differ
97identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Aspire Ethos:1366 x 768 pixels
- GE60 0ND-274NE:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Ethos:HD
- GE60 0ND-274NE:Full HD
Processor generation
- Aspire Ethos:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GE60 0ND-274NE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire Ethos:i7-2630QM
- GE60 0ND-274NE:i7-3610QM
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Ethos:2.9 GHz
- GE60 0ND-274NE:3.3 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire Ethos:2 GHz
- GE60 0ND-274NE:2.3 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire Ethos:Socket 988
- GE60 0ND-274NE:Socket G2
Processor lithography
- Aspire Ethos:32 nm
- GE60 0ND-274NE:22 nm

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Comparison of 5951G-2638G75Wnkk, GE60 0ND-274NE
159 specifications	A Acer Aspire Ethos Model 5951G-2638G75Wnkk View product	B MSI GE60 0ND-274NE View product
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	i7-3610QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	23
SteppingKnown for one	D2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray RW	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x116	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	THX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52219	64899
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SR02Y	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	249.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one	30 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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