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Acer TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop vs ASUS X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 101identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Black
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:White
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:i3-3110M
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:i3-2350M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:22 nm
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate P2 243-M-33114G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:L1
    • X401A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:J1

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Comparison of 243-M-33114G50Makk, X401A
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-3110Mi3-2350M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C85 °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)Differs2423
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 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 featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 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 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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570053438
Processor codeDiffersSR0N2SR0DN
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh47 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.85 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm344 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm241 mm
HeightDiffers34.1 mm265 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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