All categories
Phones & WearablesView all 31

Departments

Phones & WearablesComputers & TabletsComponents & StorageNetworkingPrinting & OfficePower & ChargingTV, Audio & VideoGaming, Toys & RobotsKitchen AppliancesHome AppliancesPersonal Care & HealthSmart Home & SecurityCar & MobilityTools & GardenCameras & Photo

Shopping country

Browse

All categoriesCompare products

Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-61FX AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop vs MSI GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2412NE

Add a product
  • 76specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 43identical
  • 101known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD A6
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A6-6310
    • i7-4710MQ
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only
177 specifications
A

Acer

Aspire E E5-521-61FX AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop

Model E5-521-61FX

View product
B

MSI

GT70 2QD(Dominator)-2412NEView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA6-6310i7-4710MQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for one6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for onePGA946
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 oneDMI
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 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 typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R4Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4Intel® 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 one1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 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 quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
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
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-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 oneNo
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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for one78931
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PQ
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9
Battery capacityKnown for one87 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one19 A
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons