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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 453 MG vs ASUS X550CA-DB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 99identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer 453 MG has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS X550CA-DB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U (3.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Acer 453 MG has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS X550CA-DB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U (2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The ASUS X550CA-DB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer 453 MG (4 MB vs 3 MB). Only the Acer 453 MG has microphone in. Only the ASUS X550CA-DB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U has Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-3230M
    • i7-3537U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.2 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 4 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 35 W
    • 17 W

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Acer

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ASUS

X550CA-DB71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U

Model X550CA-DB71

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-3537U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2620
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Data networkKnown for oneNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205672054
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0XG
Processor package size31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one33.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
64-bit computingKnown for oneYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small Business
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold

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