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Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 20identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 10 more processor cores than the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC (20 vs 10). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 16 more processor threads than the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC (28 vs 12). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC (5.4 GHz vs 5 GHz). Processor generation: 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7 on the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC, Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen) on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU. Processor model: i7-1355U on the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC, i7-14700 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor generation
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:13th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:i7-1355U
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:10
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:12
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:2
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:12
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.3 GHz

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Comparison of VN1502G I7 1355U NUC, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
91 specifications
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers13th gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffersi7-1355Ui7-14700
Processor coresDiffers1020
Processor threadsDiffers1228
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers28
Efficient coresDiffers812
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5 GHz5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB33 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Iris Xe GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H610
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUCUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11aWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputs11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.73L sized PCDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers65 W120 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers131 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers131 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers1.24 kg1.27 kg
Package widthDiffers370 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers490 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers410 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg2.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedNoNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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