Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

133specifications compared
56differ
77identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Laptop
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Black
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
Form factor
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Clamshell
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:No
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor model
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-4500U
Processor cores
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
Processor threads
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):4

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Comparison of VN7-791G-78RF, TX201LA-CQ003HAS2
187 specifications	A Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-78RF Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop Model VN7-791G-78RF View product	B ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX201LA-CQ003HAS2 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i7-4500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	Memory Stick (MS)
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ICEpower
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	75460
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR16Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	4450 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	45 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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EU Flower
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	304.9 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	193.8 mm
HeightDiffers	25.4 mm	23.1 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	700 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.5 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.4 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise

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