Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop

118specifications compared
28differ
90identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Black
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black, Silver
Touchscreen
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Yes
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:No
Processor model
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
Processor frequency
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Smart Cache
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3
Processor socket
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:BGA 1023
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Socket 988
Processor lithography
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:22 nm
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:32 nm
Processor codename
- Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
- Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of 430P-21174G50Dnkk, 431-B9602G50Mnks
142 specifications	A Acer Aspire 430P-21174G50Dnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop Model 430P-21174G50Dnkk View product	B Acer Aspire 431-B9602G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop Model 431-B9602G50Mnks View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	2117U	B960
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	P0	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	85 °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	18	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
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 model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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 ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	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 quantity	1	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
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Linux Linpus
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
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 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)Differs	Yes	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71469	59836
Processor codeDiffers	SR0VQ	SR07V
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.4 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	342 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM70 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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