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Acer TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 104identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Red
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:35 W
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:17 W
  • PCI Express slots version
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate P4 453-M-6849 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
    • X550CA-QH32-RD-CB laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:18

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Comparison of 453-M-6849, X550CA-QH32-RD-CB
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2618
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205665697
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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 source3.42 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 protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one33.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs2.57 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.38 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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