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Acer Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop vs ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 93identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:Silver
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:i3-2375M
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:1.5 GHz
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:32 nm
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 171-6466 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2375M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • ASUSPRO B400A-W3049G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of 171-6466, B400A-W3049G
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2375Mi5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1517
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB532 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7425965707
Processor codeDiffersSR0U4SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh6840 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm337.8 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm233.7 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm20.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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