Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop vs ASUS X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop

129specifications compared
51differ
78identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Silver
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:i3-2365M
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:B970
Processor threads
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:4
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:1.4 GHz
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:3 MB
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:2 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop:Smart Cache
- X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop:L3

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Comparison of 171-323b6G50ass, X501A
165 specifications	A Acer Aspire 171-323b6G50ass Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2365M Laptop Model 171-323b6G50ass View product	B ASUS X501A Intel® Pentium® B970 Laptop Model X501A View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2365M	B970
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	14	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
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 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1150 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Camera1 differ
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	4G	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for one	WiMAX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	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) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM77 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
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 versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	70272	63915
Processor codeDiffers	SR0U3	SR0J2
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.38 kg	2.07 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	202 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.1 cm	2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.73 cm	3.23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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