Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop vs MSI GP72 Leopard Pro-280

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 49identical
  • 98known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:AMD
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:AMD A12
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:A12-9700P
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:4
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire E E5-553G-18U5 AMD A12 A12-9700P Laptop:2 MB
    • GP72 Leopard Pro-280:6 MB

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179 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A12Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA12-9700Pi7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket FP4BGA 1440
Processor lithographyDiffers28 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7 M440NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R7Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers758 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R7Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Known for one8.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.23 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.39 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.02 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one30.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source

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