Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black vs Acer Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 66identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Black
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:2117U
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:N2830
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:1.8 GHz
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:2.16 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:2 MB
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Smart Cache
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 531G-21178G1TMakk Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:BGA 1023
    • Aspire E3-111-C5F4 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Laptop:BGA 1170

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Comparison of 531G-21178G1TMakk, E3-111-C5F4
157 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers2117UN2830
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.41 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeBay Trail
SteppingDiffersP0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz750 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7146981071
Processor codeDiffersSR0VQSR1W4
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery life (max)Differs4 h7 h
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.29 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm291 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm211 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm21.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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