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Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs ASUS ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 82identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-7332 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • ROG GL551JW-DS71 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:BGA 1364

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Comparison of VN7-571G-7332, GL551JW-DS71
182 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
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
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
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
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
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
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
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)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersOptimized Dolby Digital Plus Home TheaterSonicMaster Premium
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office 2013 Trial version (30 days trial version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521478934
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
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® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm254 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.52 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm
HeightKnown for one23.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power adapter widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44.2 cm
Power adapter depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.65 cm
Power adapter heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.5 cm
Power adapter weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.22 kg

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