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Acer Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop vs ASUS U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 84identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Blue
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 431-21174G50MABB Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2 MB
    • U30JC-QX168V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:3 MB

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Comparison of 431-21174G50MABB, U30JC-QX168V
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueSilver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers2117Ui5-460M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersP0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1819
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz766 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS Premium Sound
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146950179
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
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 source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers343 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm238 mm
HeightKnown for one25.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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