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Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop vs MSI GL72M 7RDX-1215FR

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 111identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:Black, Red
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:12 GB
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:1 TB
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:HDD
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:HDD+SSD
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:SD
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-520D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7300HQ Laptop:4 GB
    • GL72M 7RDX-1215FR:2 GB

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Comparison of VX5-591G-520D, GL72M 7RDX-1215FR
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-7300HQi5-7300HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1440Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x591B0x591B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM175Intel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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) version1.001.00
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 version0.000.00
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)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID9745697456
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers4605 mAh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one135 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers389 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers265.5 mm287 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.89 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one28.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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