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Acer Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs ASUS ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 74identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Extensa 15 EX2511-79GW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • ROG GL552VW-DM142T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s

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Comparison of EX2511-79GW, GL552VW-DM142T
171 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersF0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °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
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x191B
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Home
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521488967
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh48 Wh
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 currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.32 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, 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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.59 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm385 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm32.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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