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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E ES1-520-31S4 AMD E E1-2500 Laptop vs MSI GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-073XTR

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 38identical
  • 94known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD E
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • E1-2500
    • i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.4 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 6 MB

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180 specifications
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Acer

Aspire E ES1-520-31S4 AMD E E1-2500 Laptop

Model ES1-520-31S4

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MSI

GE72 2QF(Apache Pro)-073XTRView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD EIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersE1-2500i7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for one8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketDiffersSocket FT3BGA 1364
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one47 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8240Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2013, McAfee Internet Security Suite
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for one78934
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1Q8
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one60 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers27.1 mm29 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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