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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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197 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
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
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
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
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
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
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
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
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
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
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)
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
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
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
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 FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
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
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Security2 differ
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
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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