Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler vs MSI CR61 2M -277XFR

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 92identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI CR61 2M -277XFR has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler (2.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The MSI CR61 2M -277XFR has 20 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler (37 W vs 17 W). The Acer 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler has 5°C more tjunction than the MSI CR61 2M -277XFR (105 °C vs 100 °C). Only the Acer 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler has Intel Dual Display Capable Technology. Only the Acer 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler has Intel Enhanced Halt State.

  • Product colour
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:Grey
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:Black, Brown
  • Processor model
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:2117U
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:3550M
  • Processor frequency
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:1.8 GHz
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:BGA 1023
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:PGA946
  • Processor operating modes
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:64-bit
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:Ivy Bridge
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:Haswell
  • Bus type
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:DMI
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:DMI2
  • Stepping
    • 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler:P0
    • CR61 2M -277XFR:C0

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Comparison of 530-21174G50Mnii + Gold Traveler, CR61 2M -277XFR
164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Brown
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffers2117U3550M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA946
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersP0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146977404
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR1HD
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs1.21 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.53 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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