Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

108specifications compared
51differ
57identical
76known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:Yes
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:No
Processor family
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:2129Y
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
Processor threads
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:2
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:1.1 GHz
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop:2 MB
- TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of 131-21292G06as, 255-M
184 specifications	A Acer Aspire 131-21292G06as Intel® Pentium® 2129Y Laptop Model 131-21292G06as View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 255-M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model 255-M View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	2129Y	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.1 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	P0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	10 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
SSD capacityKnown for one	60 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xA16
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72016	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR12M	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2500 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	6 h	4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	790 g	2.35 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381.6 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.21 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Small Business
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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