Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop vs ASUS K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M

122specifications compared
39differ
83identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:Black, Silver
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Brown
Processor family
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:B820
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:i3-2328M
Processor threads
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:2
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:1.7 GHz
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:2 MB
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:L2
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:L3
Processor socket
- Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop:rPGA988B
- K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M:PGA988

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Comparison of 531-B822G32Mnks, K55A-SX496
180 specifications	A Acer Aspire 531-B822G32Mnks Intel® Celeron® B820 Laptop Model 531-B822G32Mnks View product	B ASUS K55A-SX496 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Model K55A-SX496 View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Brown
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39.6 cm
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	B820	i3-2328M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	L3
Processor socketDiffers	rPGA988B	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor B800 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	No
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	67193	70927
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.x	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0TC
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.45 kg	2.52 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	251 mm
HeightKnown for one	33.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express

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