Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 79identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Black
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:N3520
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:2.17 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:BGA 1170
  • Processor operating modes
    • Aspire 530-21174G1TMnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:64-bit
    • Pavilion 15-n205sa Intel® Pentium® N3520 Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of 530-21174G1TMnkk, 15-n205sa
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffers2117UN3520
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.17 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeBay Trail
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersP0B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W7.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.42 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz854 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source854 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Sound+
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM70 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2013, McAfee Internet Security Suite, NTI Media Maker v9Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Cloud Acer clear.fi Acer Social Jogger Acer Backup Manager V4 Acer ePower Management Acer Recovery Management SkypeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146979049
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR1SE
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
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
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers391.6 mm385.6 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm22.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.21 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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