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Acer E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96 vs MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 90identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:Anthracite, Silver
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:Black
  • Display resolution
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:1600 x 900 pixels
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:HD+
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:i5-4210U
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:2
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:4
  • Processor threads
    • E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96:4
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ:8

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Comparison of E5-771G-55WY + 8650N96, GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1889CZ
181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAnthracite, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
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
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
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 DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft Office 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101678930
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm55 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

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