Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060 vs MSI GL62 7QF-1663XFR

110specifications compared
56differ
54identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:Chromebook
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:Silver
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:Black
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:35.6 cm (14")
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:1366 x 768 pixels
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:HD
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:Full HD
Processor family
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:Intel® Celeron®
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:N3060
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:i5-7300HQ
Processor cores
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060:2
- GL62 7QF-1663XFR:4

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Comparison of CB3-431-C2WG, GL62 7QF-1663XFR
174 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C2WG Intel® Celeron® N3060 Model CB3-431-C2WG View product	B MSI GL62 7QF-1663XFR View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	N3060	i5-7300HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.48 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1170	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Braswell	Kaby Lake
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	6 W	45 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI3
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	HDD
Flash memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 400	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	64 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	320 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	FreeDOS
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91832	97456
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2KN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	42 x 28 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	3930 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.68 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	341 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	236.6 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	17 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs	1.7 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.7 cm	2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM175

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