Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 93identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Maks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • Zenbook UX21A-K1009H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz

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172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverGrey, Stainless steel
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-3517U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2619
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, RS-MMC, SD, SxS-1, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665714
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh4800 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm299 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm196.8 mm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACYes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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