Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black vs ASUS Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 93identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:Black
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:No
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Pentium®
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:2117U
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:2
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:1.8 GHz
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:2 MB
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3 MB
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 530G-21178G75Mnkk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Windows 8 Black:P0
    • Vivobook S550CB-CJ079H/R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:L1

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Comparison of 530G-21178G75Mnkk, S550CB-CJ079H/R
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeHDHD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers2117Ui5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersP0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1817
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146965707
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh44 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm265.9 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 mm
WeightKnown for one2.35 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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