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Acer Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Samsung 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 90identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Silver
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Socket 988
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:32 nm
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 531-B968G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Q0
    • 2 NP270E5V Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:P0

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Comparison of 531-B968G50Mnks, NP270E5V
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverSilver
Displayidentical
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffersB9602117U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0P0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2218
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundAlive
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM75 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusFreeDOS
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 IDDiffers5983671469
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0VQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm248 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.52 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — 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
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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