Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey

138specifications compared
54differ
84identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:HD
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:i5-3230M
Processor threads
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:2.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
- Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey:3 MB

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Comparison of 531-B9602G50Maks, 71G-53238G1TMaii
159 specifications	A Acer Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop Model 531-B9602G50Maks View product	B Acer Aspire 71G-53238G1TMaii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M Windows 8 Grey Model 71G-53238G1TMaii View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver, Stainless steel	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	B960	i5-3230M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
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
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM70 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features18 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 lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	59836	72056
Processor codeDiffers	SR07V	SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.45 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	275 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	414.8 mm
HeightDiffers	33.2 mm	34.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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