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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos vs MSI Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 60identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 46.7 cm (18.4")
    • 40.6 cm (16")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-2670QM
    • i7-720QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 1.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 5 GT/s
    • 2.5 GT/s

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162 specifications
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Acer

Aspire Ethos

Model 8950G-267161TMnss

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B

MSI

Gaming GT660ST-011ZA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

Model GT660ST-011ZA

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 ms
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-720QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarksfield
SteppingDiffersD2B1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2212
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM3x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6650MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 285M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Ultimate
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347043122
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm395.6 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm267.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.95 cm4.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.94 cm5.52 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes

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