Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop vs MSI GL72 7QF-1008UK

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 103identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:i7-7700HQ
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:i5-7300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:8
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:3.8 GHz
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:2.5 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aspire VX 15 VX5-591G-79P2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
    • GL72 7QF-1008UK:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of VX5-591G-79P2, GL72 7QF-1008UK
161 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-7300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.51 TB1.12 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718597456
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers135 W120 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers389 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers265.5 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm2.98 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.89 cm3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one28.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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