Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black vs MSI Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 100identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:i5-3230M
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:i7-4702MQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:2
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:4
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:2.6 GHz
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 771G-53234G75Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:3 MB
    • Gaming GE40-003TW laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4702MQ:6 MB

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170 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-4702MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675119
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR15J
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm239 mm
HeightDiffers34.7 mm29.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87

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