Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop vs ASUS ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 32identical
  • 114known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:HD+
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Full HD
  • Panel type
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:TFT
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:IPS
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:AMD
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:AMD A8
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:A8-6410
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire ES1-521-81VR AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop:2 GHz
    • ROG GL552JX-CN155 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz

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177 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Panel typeDiffersTFTIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA8-6410i7-4720HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1364
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
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 source0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78934
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1Q8
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers3500 mAh3200 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationDiffersACPI 5.0UL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers381.6 mm385 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm32.4 mm
WeightKnown for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one2.71 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.71 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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