Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop vs Acer Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 74identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:Netbook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Silver
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:987
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:887
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:L2
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:L3
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:6 GB
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:4 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 531-987B6G50Mass Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL
    • Aspire One 756-877BX4ss50 Intel® Celeron® 887 Netbook:No

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145 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopNetbook
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers987887
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 900 Series for MobileIntel Celeron Processor 800 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingQ0Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °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)1515
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXNoNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 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 Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6719469361
Processor codeDiffersSR0V4SR0VA
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs5 h4.2 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg1.38 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers24.5 mm27.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM70 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEEE

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