Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop vs Acer Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook

114specifications compared
44differ
70identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:Netbook
Processor family
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:i5-4200U
Processor threads
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2 MB
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:3 MB
Processor socket
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:BGA 1023
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:BGA 1168
Processor codename
- Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
- Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook:Haswell

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Comparison of 530-21174G1TMnii, E1-572G-54208G1TMnii
178 specifications	A Acer Aspire 530-21174G1TMnii Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop Model 530-21174G1TMnii View product	B Acer Aspire E1-572G-54208G1TMnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Netbook Model E1-572G-54208G1TMnii View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Netbook
Product colour	Grey	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	2117U	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	P0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 8750M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM70 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 2013, McAfee Internet Security Suite , NTI Media Maker v9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Cloud Acer clear.fi Acer Social Jogger Acer Backup Manager V4 Acer ePower Management Acer Recovery Management Skype	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71469	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR0VQ	SR170
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2500 mAh
Battery life (max)	4 h	4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ACPI, PSE
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	2.35 kg	2.35 kg
WidthDiffers	391.6 mm	381.6 mm
Depth	256 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.21 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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