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Acer Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop vs Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 76identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:White
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:i5-5257U
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:2
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:4
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V3-371-54SU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-70ED Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz

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156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5257Ui7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs28 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one23 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers8 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Graphics 6100Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.311.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x162B0x416
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
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptimized Dolby Digital Plus Home
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-x, VT-dVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8498578934
Processor codeDiffersSR26KSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers3315 mAh4870 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W135 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, BIOS, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm293 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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