Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M vs Samsung R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 67identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:35.6 cm (14")
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:i5-3210M
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:3.1 GHz
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:2.5 GHz
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:5 GT/s
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:BGA 1023
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:BGA 956
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate P6 43-MG-53214G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M:22 nm
    • R 540-JS03UA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:32 nm

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Comparison of 43-MG-53214G50Makk, 540-JS03UA
180 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi5-520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersL1C2
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2518
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz766 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network5 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manger, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Support Center
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570847341
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N0Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh4400 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers343 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.24 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.83 cm
HeightKnown for one32.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, IndustrialUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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