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 N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 74identical
  • 48known 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
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Black, Silver
  • 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")
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • 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
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM: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
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • 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:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • 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
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • 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
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:i7-3610QM
  • Processor cores
    • 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
    • N56VZ-ES71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3610QM:4

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Comparison of 473G-54208G50aii, N56VZ-ES71
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-3610QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168Socket G2
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
SteppingKnown for oneC0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Premium
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545964899
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR170Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3560 mAh56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 W
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 source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm255 mm
Height (front)Differs1.8 cm2.73 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.08 cm3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one20.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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