Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

115specifications compared
55differ
60identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor generation
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
Processor cores
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
Processor threads
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:8
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:6 MB
- Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB

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Comparison of VN7-791G-79Y6, UX305LA-FC017P
177 specifications	A Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-79Y6 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop Model VN7-791G-79Y6 View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX305LA-FC017P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop Model UX305LA-FC017P View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1364	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	C0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
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 memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	8 GB	256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDXC
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital Plus Home	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
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
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features9 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	85214
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4450 mAh	56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	324 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	226 mm
HeightDiffers	25.4 mm	14.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown 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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