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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-46QC AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop vs MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-237TW

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 47identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD A4
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A4-6210
    • i7-4710HQ
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 6 MB

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174 specifications
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Acer

Aspire E E5-521-46QC AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop

Model E5-521-46QC

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MSI

GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-237TWView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA4-6210i7-4710HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1364
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one47 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one78930
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PX
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.53 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.03 cm3.76 cm
HeightKnown for one30.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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