Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs ASUS ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK

128specifications compared
36differ
92identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:Black, Metallic
Display diagonal
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor generation
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:i7-6820HK
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:2.7 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:6 MB
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:8 MB
Processor codename
- Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Kaby Lake
- ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK:Skylake

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Comparison of VX5-591G-77SQ, G701VI-XB72K-HID3
162 specifications	A Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-77SQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop Model VX5-591G-77SQ View product	B ASUS ROG G701VI-XB72K-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6820HK Model G701VI-XB72K-HID3 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black, Metallic
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7700HQ	i7-6820HK
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-6800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1440
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	2 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
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 typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 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	0x591B	0x191B
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features4 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 Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
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	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	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® 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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	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® 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	97185	88969
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2FL
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	52.5 Wh	93 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	135 W	330 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.8 kg
WidthDiffers	389 mm	429 mm
DepthDiffers	265.5 mm	309 mm
HeightKnown for one	28.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs	2.8 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.89 cm	3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel CM236
Repairability indexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2

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