Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop vs Acer Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop

129specifications compared
39differ
90identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Panel type
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:IPS
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:LCD
Processor generation
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:i3-3229Y
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:i3-2377M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:1.4 GHz
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:1.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:L3
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:Smart Cache
Processor lithography
- Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:22 nm
- Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:32 nm

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Comparison of 3-171, 571P-6682
153 specifications	A Acer Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop Model 3-171 View product	B Acer Aspire 571P-6682 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop Model 571P-6682 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	HD	HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	LCD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3229Y	i3-2377M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	1.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	13 W	17 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	14	15
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	750 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	0
SSD capacityKnown for one	60 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, 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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
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) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM77 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 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 lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 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	Yes	Yes
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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72012	54834
Processor codeDiffers	SR12P	SR0CW
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	5280 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	790 g	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	190.8 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	295.4 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Known for one	9.95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.01 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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