Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950 vs HP Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 88identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:Black, Silver
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Black, Blue
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:B950
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2020M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:2.1 GHz
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:32 nm
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:Sandy Bridge
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
  • Tjunction
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:85 °C
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:90 °C
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x4
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire 531-B9504G50MNK Intel® Pentium® B950:21
    • Pavilion g6-2356sa Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:24

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183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Blue
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersB9502020M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
TjunctionDiffers85 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x16, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2124
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
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 source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Advanced audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5562771142
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0U1
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 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 voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
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-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.48 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm36.3 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source520 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.34 kg
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
Other featuresidentical
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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