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 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 72identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 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:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 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:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD 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:HD
    • Aspire 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:HD+
  • 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 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop: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 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop: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 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop: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 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop: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 771-32348G75Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:3 MB

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153 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB720 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB720 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710MNot available
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
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
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
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers02
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
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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 Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one2.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers381.6 mm414.8 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm34.7 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
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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