Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs MSI GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 107identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-72UZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-I7281SPH:6 MB

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192 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
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)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital Plus Home TheaterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478934
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm280 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87

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