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Acer Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 68identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3.5 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Predator 17 G9-791-78J1 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:8 GT/s
    • TravelMate P2 P277-MG-50D7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5 GT/s

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154 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-5200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
SteppingDiffersR0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers10
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeLinux Linpus
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 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 Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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® 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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896785212
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers84
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh2520 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.95 kg3 kg
Width423 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm31.7 mm
Height (front)Differs3.97 cm2.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.97 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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