Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop vs ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1)

110specifications compared
58differ
52identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Laptop
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Silver
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
Form factor
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Clamshell
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
Touchscreen
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:No
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3740
Processor cores
- Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
- Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1):4

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Comparison of 430-21174G50Mnss, T100TA-0081KZ3740
164 specifications	A Acer Aspire 430-21174G50Mnss Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop Model 430-21174G50Mnss View product	B ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-0081KZ3740 laptop Intel Atom® Z3740 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T100TA-0081KZ3740 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	25.6 cm (10.1")
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers	2117U	Z3740
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.86 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.33 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1380
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Atom Z3700 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Bay Trail
SteppingDiffers	P0	B2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	2 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3L-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash)
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	311 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71469	76759
Processor codeDiffers	SR0VQ	SR1M5
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	17 x 17 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	2500 mAh	31 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, IDA, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.15 kg
WidthDiffers	344 mm	263 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	171 mm
HeightDiffers	25.3 mm	24.4 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	550 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.3 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.05 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.1 cm
Height (front)Known for one	1.44 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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