Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M vs Dell Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820

129specifications compared
49differ
80identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:Bronze
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:i3-2377M
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:B820
Processor threads
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:4
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:1.5 GHz
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:1.7 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:3 MB
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:2 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:Smart Cache
- Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820:L2

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Comparison of 391-6411, 3520
168 specifications	A Acer Aspire 391-6411 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Model 391-6411 View product	B Dell Inspiron 3520 Intel® Celeron® B820 Model 3520 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Bronze	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2377M	B820
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.7 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	rPGA988B
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Celeron Processor B800 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	340 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	20 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
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 ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	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 quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
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® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special features12 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	32 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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	54834	67193
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.x
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0CW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	36.4 Wh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.36 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	323 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	219 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.15 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.45 cm
HeightKnown for one	17.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Small Business	Home office
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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