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Acer Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs ASUS TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 69differ
  • 58identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Form factor
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Clamshell
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Convertible (Dual Screen)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:No
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:HD
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531-B9602G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
    • TAICHI 21-CW011P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:4

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Comparison of 531-B9602G50Maks, 21-CW011P
172 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Silver, Stainless steelBlack, Silver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Dual Screen)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 cd/m²
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersB960i7-3537U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel® QS77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 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 (VT-x)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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983672054
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh35 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs4 h5 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 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
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers382 mm339.2 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm17.4 mm
WeightKnown for one2.45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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