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Acer Aspire E E5-573G-74AJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs MSI GS70 2QE-677FR Stealth Pro Red Edition

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 100identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Charcoal, Grey
    • Red
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • i7-5500U
    • i7-5700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 6 MB

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186 specifications
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Acer

Aspire E E5-573G-74AJ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

Model E5-573G-74AJ

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B

MSI

GS70 2QE-677FR Stealth Pro Red EditionView product
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersCharcoal, GreyRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
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 surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation5th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-5700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x1612
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-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 ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office 2013 Trial version (30 days trial version)
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521487716
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one60 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for one21.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.92 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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