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Acer Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs HP Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 80identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Laptop
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Touchscreen
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:No
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Panel type
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:TFT
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
  • Processor family
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 15 G9-591-75MB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Spectre x2 12-a001tu Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m5

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Comparison of G9-591-75MB, 12-a001tu
194 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersTFTIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ m5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ m5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQm5-6Y54
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1515
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core m5-6Y Series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W3.5 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 515
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x191E
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AudioBang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersDiffers62
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 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 Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896788202
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2EM
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers83
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh42 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg1.22 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm303 mm
DepthDiffers299.5 mm209 mm
HeightDiffers38.5 mm13.1 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.3 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.9 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 cm
Height (front)Known for one3.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.85 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170Unknown — not stated by the source

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