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Acer Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 77identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:i3-3229Y
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:1.4 GHz
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:L3
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 3-171 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3229Y Laptop:BGA 1023
    • Vivobook S551LB-CJ005H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168

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196 specifications
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-3229Yi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs13 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one60 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Processor special features10 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7201275459
Processor codeDiffersSR12PSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers5280 mAh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Poweridentical
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 currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers790 g2.4 kg
WidthDiffers190.8 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers295.4 mm258 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one9.95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.01 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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