Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey vs ASUS K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 79identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:Grey
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:35.6 cm (14")
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:1366 x 768 pixels
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:HD
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:i5-4200U
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:2.6 GHz
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 473G-54208G50aii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M Windows 8 Grey:1.6 GHz
    • K95VB-YZ074D Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of 473G-54208G50aii, K95VB-YZ074D
171 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 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
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545972056
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3560 mAh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 source4.74 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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg4.1 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm295 mm
HeightKnown for one20.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs1.8 cm3.55 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.08 cm4.82 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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