Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94 vs MSI GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 96identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:HD
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:i5-4210U
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:i5-4210H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:2.7 GHz
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:1.7 GHz
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:2.9 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:BGA 1168
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:BGA 1364
  • Stepping
    • VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94:D0
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU:C0

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Comparison of VN7-571G-56RJ + 8650N94, GE70 2PC(Apache)-473XRU
179 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui5-4210H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital PlusSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101678929
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers4450 mAh49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers23.9 mm39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.39 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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