Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs MSI S20 0M-008US

128specifications compared
49differ
79identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
- S20 0M-008US:Black, White
Form factor
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Clamshell
- S20 0M-008US:Convertible (Track Slider)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
- S20 0M-008US:29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1600 x 900 pixels
- S20 0M-008US:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:No
- S20 0M-008US:Yes
HD type
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:HD+
- S20 0M-008US:Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i7
- S20 0M-008US:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- S20 0M-008US:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of 771G-73611275BDCakk, S20 0M-008US
174 specifications	A Acer Aspire 771G-73611275BDCakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 771G-73611275BDCakk View product	B MSI S20 0M-008US View product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Track Slider)
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3610QM	i5-3317U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket G2	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	3 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	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 installedDiffers	0	1
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel, NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	THX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	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
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
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 quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	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
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM77 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64899	65707
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0N8
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	1.16 kg
WidthDiffers	414.8 mm	302.6 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	196.1 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.46 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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