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Acer Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M-049MY Shadow

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 58identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:HD
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:N3150
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:4
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:2.08 GHz
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire ES1-331-C9KR Intel® Celeron® N3150 Laptop:2 MB
    • GS30 2M-049MY Shadow:6 MB

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Comparison of ES1-331-C9KR, GS30 2M-049MY Shadow
186 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersN3150i7-4870HQ
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.08 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron N3000 seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellCrystal Well
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers320 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffersYes11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xD26
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one640 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-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 ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features10 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8725883504
Processor codeDiffersSR29FSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown 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
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers3500 mAh47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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