Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop

139specifications compared
50differ
89identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Brown
Display diagonal
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
Processor cores
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2
Processor threads
- Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
- Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:4

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Comparison of G9-791-76G8, X556UR-XO131T
177 specifications	A Acer Predator 17 G9-791-76G8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model G9-791-76G8 View product	B ASUS Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop Model X556UR-XO131T View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Brown
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700HQ	i3-6100U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 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
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	12 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
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
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
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	1050 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	1916
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
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 Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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-NI	No	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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology	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)	Yes	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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88967	88180
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FQ	SR2EU
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	2
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.95 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	321.5 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	39.7 mm	25.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter 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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