Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop vs ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

144specifications compared
56differ
88identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Market positioning
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Gaming
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Business
Display diagonal
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor family
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
Processor cores
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
Processor boost frequency
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:2.3 GHz
- ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of G9-593-56TE, B8230UA
183 specifications	A Acer Predator 15 G9-593-56TE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop Model G9-593-56TE View product	B ASUS ASUSPRO B8230UA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop Model B8230UA View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningDiffers	Gaming	Business
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
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
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6300HQ	i7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
SteppingDiffers	R0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	24 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1050 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	1916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	6 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
4G standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LTE
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 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 lithography	14 nm	14 nm
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 version	1.00	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88959	88194
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FP	SR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	3
Battery capacityDiffers	88 Wh	49 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	230 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.7 kg	1.37 kg
WidthDiffers	391 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	299.5 mm	215 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.85 cm	1.29 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.85 cm	2.06 cm
HeightKnown for one	38.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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