Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 78identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:AMD E
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:AMD A8
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:E1-1200
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:A8-4555M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:2
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:1.4 GHz
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:1 MB
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:4 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 521-11204G50Mnks AMD E E1-1200 Laptop:4 GB
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Mass AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Silver:6 GB

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Comparison of 521-11204G50Mnks, 551G-84556G75Mass
114 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD EAMD A8
Processor modelDiffersE1-1200A8-4555M
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket FP2 (µBGA-827)
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed00
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 7650M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon HD 7000AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7310AMD Radeon HD 7600G
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 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
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity00
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantity00
Mini VGA ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Alienware graphics amplifier portNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Serial ports quantity00
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare support00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A68MUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm253 mm
HeightDiffers33 mm23 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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