Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver vs MSI CR70 0M

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 76identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:Black, Silver
    • CR70 0M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • CR70 0M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CR70 0M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:HD
    • CR70 0M:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:Intel® Pentium®
    • CR70 0M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:B960
    • CR70 0M:i3-3120M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:2
    • CR70 0M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531G-B964G50Maks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Linux Black, Silver:2.2 GHz
    • CR70 0M:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of 531G-B964G50Maks, CR70 0M
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersB960i3-3120M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2225
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 8
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983671465
Processor codeKnown for oneSR07VUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm269.3 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm39 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 typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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