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Acer Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop vs Acer Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 75identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:Laptop
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:No
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:Yes
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:1000M
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:2955U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:1.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:rPGA988B
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 531-2420 Intel® Celeron® 1000M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • Chromebook C720P Intel® Celeron® 2955U:Haswell

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Comparison of 531-2420, C720P
161 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverGrey
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffers1000M2955U
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersrPGA988BBGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron 1000 series for MobileIntel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2, 1x4, 4x1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB32 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8ChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7206075608
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR16Y
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xSSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm288 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm19 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEducation
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM70 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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