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Acer Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 74identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:Silver
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:Clamshell
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Convertible (Swivel)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:No
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:887
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:2
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-887B4G50Mass Intel® Celeron® 887 Laptop:1.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad Twist Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz

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201 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Swivel)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers887i5-3317U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 800 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1517
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHybrid-HDD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDHT
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFruit Ninja Rara Amazon Kindle AccuWeather SugarSync
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
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® 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6936165707
Processor codeDiffersSR0VASR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery life (max)Differs4 h6 h
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.58 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm313 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm236 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm20 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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