Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver vs MSI GS70 2OD-090FR

159specifications compared
48differ
111identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:Black, Silver
- GS70 2OD-090FR:Black, Blue
Display diagonal
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:43.9 cm (17.3")
- GS70 2OD-090FR:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:1600 x 900 pixels
- GS70 2OD-090FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:HD+
- GS70 2OD-090FR:Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2OD-090FR:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2OD-090FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:i5-4200M
- GS70 2OD-090FR:i7-4700HQ
Processor cores
- Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver:2
- GS70 2OD-090FR:4

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Comparison of 772G-54204G75Mnsk, GS70 2OD-090FR
227 specifications	A Acer Aspire 772G-54204G75Mnsk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M FreeDOS Black, Silver Model 772G-54204G75Mnsk View product	B MSI GS70 2OD-090FR View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black, Blue
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200M	i7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA946	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	37 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
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, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
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 card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2/12
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supported	1	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
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
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	5x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
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
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	No	No
Ambient light sensor	No	No
GPS (satellite)	No	No
Orientation sensor	No	No
Proximity sensor	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	No	No
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor special features7 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
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	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
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 TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76348	75116
Processor codeDiffers	SR1HA	SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Face recognitionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDD recoveryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	415 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	35 mm	21.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Mouse included	No	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Stylus pen	No	No
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualDiffers	Yes	No
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	No	No
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap second graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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