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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer VN7-571G-54QA + Q3.L05LB.A00 vs MSI GS60 2PM-059RU

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 82identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i5-5200U
    • i5-4210H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.7 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 2.9 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 1168
    • BGA 1364
  • Processor lithography
    • 14 nm
    • 22 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • 32-bit, 64-bit
    • 64-bit

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183 specifications
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Acer

VN7-571G-54QA + Q3.L05LB.A00View product
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MSI

GS60 2PM-059RUView product
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui5-4210H
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® 840M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® 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)Differs900 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
CUDAKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
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® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521278929
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers4450 mAh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.39 cm
HeightKnown for one20 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM86
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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