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Acer E5-771-385C + 8650N96 vs MSI GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 83identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:Anthracite, Grey
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:HD+
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:i3-4005U
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • E5-771-385C + 8650N96:2
    • GS60 2PC(Ghost)-474UK:4

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187 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAnthracite, GreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4005Ui7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510578930
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1PX
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh52 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one15.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm20 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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