Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen

118specifications compared
59differ
59identical
88known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Laptop
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Clamshell
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:29.5 cm (11.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:No
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Yes
Display brightness
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:300 cd/m²
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:370 cd/m²
Processor family
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Intel® Core™ M
Processor generation
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor model
- Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:i7-4710HQ
- ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen:M-5Y10

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Comparison of VN7-591G-738B, ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen
206 specifications	A Acer Aspire V VN7-591G-738B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop Model VN7-591G-738B View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightnessDiffers	300 cd/m²	370 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800:1
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	M-5Y10
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	0.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x2, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1364	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2/12
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 IDKnown for one	0x416	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Optimized Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater	Dolby Home Theater v4
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM86	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office Trial version (30 days trial version)	Lenovo Support Lenovo Companion ThinkVantage System Update Lenovo Reach Hightail - Metro Amazon Kindle Nitro Pro Evernote Skype Rara Streaming Norton Studio
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	83610
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	30 x 16.5 mm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1PX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	36 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.35 kg
WidthDiffers	389.6 mm	301.1 mm
DepthDiffers	257.5 mm	215.6 mm
HeightDiffers	23.9 mm	25.4 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	822 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.1 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.2 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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