Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GV62 7RD-2048BE

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 100identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:i5-7300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:2.5 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aspire 7 A717-71G-734B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
    • GV62 7RD-2048BE:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of A717-71G-734B, GV62 7RD-2048BE
166 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-7300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
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
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM175HM175 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718597456
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one3220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one28.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs2.83 cm2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.83 cm2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap second graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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