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Acer VN1502G U5 125H NUC vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 20identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer VN1502G U5 125H NUC has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (14 vs 10). The Acer VN1502G U5 125H NUC has 2 more processor threads than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (18 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer VN1502G U5 125H NUC (4.7 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 5 on the Acer VN1502G U5 125H NUC, Intel® Core™ i5 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU. Processor generation: Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1) on the Acer VN1502G U5 125H NUC, Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen) on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU.

  • Processor family
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:Intel Core Ultra 5
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:125H
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:14
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:18
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:4.5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • VN1502G U5 125H NUC:4.5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz

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Comparison of VN1502G U5 125H NUC, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
95 specifications
Processor13 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers125Hi5-14400
Processor coresDiffers1410
Processor threadsDiffers1816
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one0.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers84
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers0.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one0.7 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB20 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 memory64 GB64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
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
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performanceidentical
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUCUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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, 802.11a, 802.11bWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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
DisplayPorts quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.73L sized PCDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers65 W120 W
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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display includedNoNo
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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

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