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Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 85identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:i5-4210U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-768T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA-FA230G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of VN7-791G-768T, BU401LA-FA230G
197 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi5-4210U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD size2.5"2.5"
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersOptimized Dolby Digital Plus HomeSonicMaster Lite
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features11 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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893481016
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers52.5 Wh6840 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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
DC-in jackYesYes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, SupervisorBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, FIPS 201, TCO4.0, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.64 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers293 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers25.4 mm19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM86Unknown — not stated by the source

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