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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-571G-74F1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZ

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 77identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Display surface
    • Gloss
    • Matt
  • Processor generation
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-5500U
    • i7-4870HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8

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213 specifications
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Acer

Aspire E E5-571G-74F1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

Model E5-571G-74F1

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B

MSI

GS30 2M(Shadow)-036CZView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor18 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellCrystal Well
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160xD26
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerKnown for one4 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security, Microsoft office 2013
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521483504
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
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® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one47.36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one4 TB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for one19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.03 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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