Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop

130specifications compared
43differ
87identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:Pink
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Silver
Display diagonal
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:N2930
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
Processor cores
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:4
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
Processor threads
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:4
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:1.83 GHz
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop:2.5 GT/s
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:5 GT/s

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Comparison of 3-111-C285, 430-21174G50Mnss
146 specifications	A Acer Aspire E 3-111-C285 Intel® Celeron® N2930 Laptop Model 3-111-C285 View product	B Acer Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop Model 430-21174G50Mnss View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Pink	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
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
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	N2930	2117U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.16 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Ivy Bridge
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	P0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	17 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
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
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics2 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 model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	313 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	854 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	854 MHz	1000 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	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)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81073	71469
Processor codeDiffers	SR1W3	SR0VQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	31 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	2640 mAh	2500 mAh
Battery life (max)	5 h	5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	40 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	1.29 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	291 mm	344 mm
DepthDiffers	211 mm	245 mm
HeightDiffers	21.2 mm	25.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.12 cm	1.44 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.12 cm	2.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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