Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black vs Acer Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 87identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:Black
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:987
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:i3-2348M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:2
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:1.5 GHz
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:2 MB
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:L2
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aspire 531G-987B4G75Makk Intel® Pentium® 987 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:17 W
    • Aspire 571G-32344G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:35 W

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143 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
Panel typeLCDLCD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers987i3-2348M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 900 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installed00
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710MNVIDIA® GeForce® 710M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
4G WiMAXNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedLinuxLinux
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6719474542
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0V4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.5 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth253 mm253 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm33.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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