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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 431-2421 Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad T431s

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 66identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Blue
    • Black
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • HD+
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Celeron®
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 887
    • i5-3337U
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.5 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 3 MB

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Acer

Aspire 431-2421 Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop

Model 431-2421

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Lenovo

ThinkPad T431sView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one400:1
TouchscreenKnown for oneNo
Panel typeKnown for oneLCD
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers887i5-3337U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 800 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1518
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 8 Pro
Bundled softwareKnown for oneLenovo® Message Center Plus, ThinkVantage Product Recovery, Access Connections ™, ThinkVantage Power Manager, Lenovo SimpleTap, Adobe Reader, Lenovo Solution Center, Password Manager, ThinkVantage System Update, Fingerprint Software, Lenovo Cloud Storage, Microsoft Office 2013 preloaded ( trial), No
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers6936172055
Processor codeDiffersSR0VASR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityKnown for one47 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one9 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.63 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm226 mm
HeightKnown for one20.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM70 Express

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