Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop vs ASUS Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

131specifications compared
62differ
69identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Laptop
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Black
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
Form factor
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Clamshell
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display resolution
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:No
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
Processor generation
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:i7-4710HQ
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-5500U

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Comparison of VN7-591G-70TG, TP550LA-CJ127H
174 specifications	A Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-70TG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop Model VN7-591G-70TG View product	B ASUS Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ127H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP550LA-CJ127H View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display3 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	750 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0x1616
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	85214
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	4605 mAh	38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	388.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	256.5 mm	261 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.18 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.38 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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