Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 255-M + Norton 360 vs ASUS X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830

131specifications compared
49differ
82identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 255-M + Norton 360:Intel® Core™ i5
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- 255-M + Norton 360:i5-4200U
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:N2830
Processor threads
- 255-M + Norton 360:4
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:2
Processor boost frequency
- 255-M + Norton 360:2.6 GHz
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:2.41 GHz
Processor frequency
- 255-M + Norton 360:1.6 GHz
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:2.16 GHz
Processor cache
- 255-M + Norton 360:3 MB
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:1 MB
Processor cache type
- 255-M + Norton 360:Smart Cache
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:L2
Processor socket
- 255-M + Norton 360:BGA 1168
- X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830:BGA 1170

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Comparison of 255-M + Norton 360, X553MA-BING-XX333B
179 specifications	A Acer 255-M + Norton 360 View product	B ASUS X553MA-BING-XX333B laptop Intel® Celeron® N2830 Model X553MA-BING-XX333B View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
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
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	N2830
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.41 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Bay Trail
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
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
Storage2 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	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	750 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicFocus
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
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
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers	4	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Norton 360	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 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 Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
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)	No	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
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)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	81071
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR1W4
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	2500 mAh	30 Wh
Battery life (max)	4 h	4 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	33 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.35 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	280 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	252 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.21 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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