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Acer Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop vs ASUS X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 57identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:Black
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:E-300
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:E-450
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:1.3 GHz
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:1.65 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:8 GB
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:500 GB
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:320 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:500 GB
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:320 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:DVD Super Multi
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:No
  • On-board graphics card model
    • Aspire 521-E302G50Mnks AMD E E-300 Laptop:AMD Radeon HD 6310
    • X501U AMD E E-450 Laptop:AMD Radeon HD 6320

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Comparison of 521-E302G50Mnks, X501U
102 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD EAMD E
Processor modelDiffersE-300E-450
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.65 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon HD 6000AMD Radeon HD 6000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6310AMD Radeon HD 6320
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
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
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD A68MAMD A68M
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 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 source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg1.97 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
Depth253 mm253 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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