Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook

120specifications compared
44differ
76identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:Ultrabook
Product colour
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Silver
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touch technology
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Multi-touch, Y
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:Multi-touch
Processor family
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:i5-3337U
Processor threads
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:4
Processor cache
- Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2 MB
- Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook:3 MB

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Comparison of 431P-21174G50Mass, M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk
171 specifications	A Acer Aspire 431P-21174G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop Model 431P-21174G50Mass View product	B Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Ultrabook Model M3-581PTG-53334G52Makk View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Ultrabook
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	HD	HD
Touch technologyDiffers	Multi-touch, Y	Multi-touch
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	2117U	i5-3337U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
SteppingDiffers	P0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °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)	18	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	520 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	0	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Home Theater
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Home Theater
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
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 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 Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71469	72055
Processor codeDiffers	SR0VQ	SR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	2500 mAh	4850 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	376.4 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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