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Acer 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler vs MSI CX70 0NF-225BE

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 105identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:Black, Silver
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:i5-3230M
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:i3-3120M
  • Processor frequency
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:2.6 GHz
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:2.5 GHz
  • PCI Express slots version
    • 253-M-53234G50Mnks + Gold traveler:3.0
    • CX70 0NF-225BE:2.0

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158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-3120M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205671465
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0WXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm269.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.32 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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