Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop vs MSI GL62 7QF-1697XCZ

128specifications compared
35differ
93identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:i5-7300HQ
Processor boost frequency
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:2.3 GHz
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:2.5 GHz
Processor codename
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Skylake
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:Kaby Lake
PCI Express configurations
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Internal memory
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:16 GB
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:8 GB
Memory slots
- Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4x SO-DIMM
- GL62 7QF-1697XCZ:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of G9-591-58FC, GL62 7QF-1697XCZ
161 specifications	A Acer Predator 15 G9-591-58FC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop Model G9-591-58FC View product	B MSI GL62 7QF-1697XCZ View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6300HQ	i5-7300HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1440	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191B	0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88959	97456
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2FP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	391 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	299.5 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	38.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs	3.85 cm	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.85 cm	2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM175

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