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Acer Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop vs MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 96identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:i7-4510U
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:2
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:4
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:2 GHz
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire E E5-771G-73SF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:4 MB
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL:6 MB

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Comparison of E5-771G-73SF, GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-280XPL
185 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
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
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4510Ui7-4710HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.9 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)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 quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101578930
Processor codeDiffersSR1EBSR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh49 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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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