Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs MSI GL62M 7RDX-2027

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 99identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:i5-7300HQ
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:2.8 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-53RP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • GL62M 7RDX-2027:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of A717-71G-53RP, GL62M 7RDX-2027
158 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7300HQi7-7700HQ
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Processor special features2 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9745697185
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.83 cm2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one28.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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