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Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 22identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC has 2 more processor threads than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (12 vs 10). The Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (5 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU has 4 more performance cores than the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC (6 vs 2). Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7 on the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC, Intel Core Ultra 5 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU. Processor generation: 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7 on the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC, Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU.

  • Processor family
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:Intel® Core™ i7
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor generation
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:13th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:i7-1355U
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:225
  • Processor threads
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:12
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:5 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:2
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:8
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:5 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz

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Comparison of VN1502G I7 1355U NUC, PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU
91 specifications
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffers13th gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffersi7-1355U225
Processor cores1010
Processor threadsDiffers1210
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers26
Efficient coresDiffers84
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — 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® Graphics
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 H810
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Chassis typeKnown for one0.73L sized PCUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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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