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Acer Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad T431s

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 71identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T431s:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:HD
    • ThinkPad T431s:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad T431s:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkPad T431s:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:i3-2348M
    • ThinkPad T431s:i5-3337U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad T431s:1.8 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:32 nm
    • ThinkPad T431s:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 471-6429 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • ThinkPad T431s:Ivy Bridge

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173 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400:1
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2348Mi5-3337U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLenovo® 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 features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7454272055
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0XL
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.26 kg1.63 kg
WidthDiffers343 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm226 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.34 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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