Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Acer Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop

137specifications compared
43differ
94identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Silver
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:Red
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:1005M
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:1.9 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3 MB
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:2 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Smart Cache
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:L2
Processor socket
- TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
- Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop:PGA988

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Comparison of 253-MG-53234G50Mnks, 531-2686
197 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 253-MG-53234G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model 253-MG-53234G50Mnks View product	B Acer Aspire 531-2686 Intel® Celeron® 1005M Laptop Model 531-2686 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Red
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	1005M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.9 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA988
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Celeron 1000 series for Mobile
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	P0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	26	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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 WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
4G LTEKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
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 quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM77 Express	Intel® HM70 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	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	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	75193
Processor codeDiffers	SR0WX	SR103
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	4400 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one	11.1 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	254 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.54 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.32 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Built-in optical driveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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