Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop vs HP ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

133specifications compared
47differ
86identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Black
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Silver
Display diagonal
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:No
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Yes
Processor family
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
Processor cores
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
- ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz

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Comparison of VN7-792G-59CL, 15-ae178ca
181 specifications	A Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-59CL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop Model VN7-792G-59CL View product	B HP ENVY 15-ae178ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop Model 15-ae178ca View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
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
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6300HQ	i7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	R0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	7.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	756 GB	2 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	2 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
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
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 TB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memory	4 GB	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR5	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191B	1916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features5 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
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	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 TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown 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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88959	88194
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FP	SR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	52.5 Wh	55.5 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	2.54 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	384 mm
DepthDiffers	296 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	23.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power on
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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