Product comparison · 2 all-in-one pcs/workstations

Acer Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 vs HP Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

111specifications compared
17differ
94identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:58.4 cm (23")
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:50.8 cm (20")
Display resolution
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Full HD
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:HD+
HDD speed
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:5400 RPM
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:7200 RPM
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Not available
Ethernet LAN data rates
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:10,100 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:4
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2
- Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:0

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Comparison of PW.SHME2.030, 3420
138 specifications	A Acer Aspire PW.SHME2.030 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model PW.SHME2.030 View product	B HP Pro 3420 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model 3420 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	50.8 cm (20")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160°
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-2120	i3-2120
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	33	33
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520	Not available
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x102	0x102
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® H61	Intel® H61
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK ID	53426	53426
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	570 mm	505 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	245 mm	100 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	440 mm	395 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.08 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other features3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Chassis type	All-in-One	All-in-One
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+ WLED
Display included	Yes	Yes
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3072 MB/s
Megapixel (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Number of processors installed	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
SpeakersDiffers	monitor built-in	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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