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Acer Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 77identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:Mobile workstation
  • Form factor
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:No
  • Processor family
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-7200U
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Spin 3 SP315-51-56N7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
    • WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS:4

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Comparison of SP315-51-56N7, WE72 7RJ-1040XES + Dragon Fever Summer WS
171 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Mobile workstation
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 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 memoryDiffers12 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers628 GB1.25 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® M2200
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544397185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZUUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.15 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers250.9 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.25 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.25 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one22.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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