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Acer Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs MSI S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 54identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:White
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • HD type
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:HD
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:2127U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire V5-573G-54204G1Taii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:3 MB
    • S Series S30-081TW laptop Intel® Pentium® 2127U:2 MB

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170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
HD typeDiffersHDNot supported
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200U2127U
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0P0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975191
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR105
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3560 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W40 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm22.8 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM70 Express

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