Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs NEC LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 77identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Black, White
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-792G-73EK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4
    • LAVIE Direct NS(S) PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:2

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Comparison of VN7-792G-73EK, PC-GN242FSLDA5AD5YDA
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
SteppingDiffersR0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x5916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896795442
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2ZW
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4870 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers296 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm25.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Power adapter widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.4 cm
Power adapter depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1 cm
Power adapter heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
Power adapter weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source192 g
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%

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