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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 15 G9-591-71HP Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs MSI GS30-2MDE16SR5 (Shadow) + Summer Bundle

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 65identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Red
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor generation
    • 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-6700HQ
    • i7-4870HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 8 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • Smart Cache
    • L3

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204 specifications
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Acer

Predator 15 G9-591-71HP Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

Model G9-591-71HP

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B

MSI

GS30-2MDE16SR5 (Shadow) + Summer BundleView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeCrystal Well
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 W
Memory4 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNot available
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0xD26
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYes
CUDAKnown for oneYes
CUDA coresKnown for one1280
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Speaker powerKnown for one4 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneNo
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896783504
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh47.36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Supervisor, User
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers299.5 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers38.5 mm19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.85 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.85 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
BIOS ACPIKnown for one5.0
3DKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"

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