Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop vs ASUS N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop

113specifications compared
37differ
76identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Black, Silver
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Black
Display resolution
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:HD
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Full HD
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:i3-2348M
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:i7-3610QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:4
- N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop:8

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Comparison of 253-M-32342G32Mnks, N56VJ-MX2-H
162 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 253-M-32342G32Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop Model 253-M-32342G32Mnks View product	B ASUS N56VJ-MX2-H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM Laptop Model N56VJ-MX2-H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2348M	i7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 GHz
Processor frequency	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket G2
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicFocus
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	4
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 quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	74542	64899
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.3 A
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	255 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.73 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one	33.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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