Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad W550s

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 73identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ThinkPad W550s:39.4 cm (15.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ThinkPad W550s:2880 x 1620 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Full HD
    • ThinkPad W550s:Quad HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad W550s:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad W550s:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:i5-4200H
    • ThinkPad W550s:i7-5500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad W550s:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-54GU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad W550s:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of VN7-791G-54GU, ThinkPad W550s
189 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.4 cm (15.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2880 x 1620 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Hi7-5500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital Plus Home TheaterHD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM86Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7502785214
Processor codeDiffersSR15GSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4450 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W65 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.27 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm380.6 mm
DepthDiffers293 mm258.2 mm
HeightDiffers25.4 mm22.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional

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