Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs MSI GS30 2M-007NL Shadow

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 83identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Red
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Yes
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:No
  • Display surface
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Gloss
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:Matt
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:2
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V5-573PG-7450121Tarr Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • GS30 2M-007NL Shadow:3.7 GHz

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Comparison of V5-573PG-7450121Tarr, GS30 2M-007NL Shadow
204 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 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 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedDiffers02
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one1 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
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160xD26
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546083504
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — 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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers255.9 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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