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Acer Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 73identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
  • Processor cores
    • Predator 17 G9-792-779Q Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ954T-LU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedSilver
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDHD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingDiffersR0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.51 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x5916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896795443
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2ZU
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers83
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh36 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm27.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170Unknown — not stated by the source

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