Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 70identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Brown
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-591G-79KY Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Vivobook X556UR-XO131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2.3 GHz

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178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
HD typeKnown for one4K Ultra HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi3-6100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2QPI
SteppingDiffersC0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 520
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4161916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893488180
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2EU
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers4605 mAh38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W65 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 source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers389.6 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers257.5 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers23.9 mm25.5 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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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