Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs MSI GL62 6QE-1824XTR

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 83identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Grey
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:Black
  • Processor generation
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:8 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Swift 3 SF315-51G-53A0 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • GL62 6QE-1824XTR:BGA 1440

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Comparison of SF315-51G-53A0, GL62 6QE-1824XTR
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui5-6300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersY0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496788959
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one48 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers370.5 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs1.89 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.89 cm2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one18.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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