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Acer Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 121identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Grey
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:4 GB
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:8 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:12 GB
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:8 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:No
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:SD
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:MMC, SD
  • Discrete graphics card
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:No
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Yes
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 472-33214G50aii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Not available
    • Aspire 571G-33218G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M

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146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modeli3-3217Ui3-3217U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1818
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 710M
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 frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
4G standardWiMAXWiMAX
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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 outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK ID6569765697
Processor codeSR0N9SR0N9
Processor package size31 x 24 mm31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery life (max)Differs6 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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