Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver vs Dell XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 38identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:Black, Silver
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:Aluminium, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:Intel® Pentium®
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:B980
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:i5-3317M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:2
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:2.4 GHz
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:2 MB
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 531G-B9804G50Mnks Intel® Pentium® B980 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black, Silver:L2
    • XPS l322x Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317M Laptop:L3

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverAluminium, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersB980i5-3317M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium B900 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one85 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1150 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel QS67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one69669Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0J1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh47 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs4 h8.8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm316 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm205 mm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 cm (12.4")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.6 cm (8.1")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 mm (0.24")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm (0.71")
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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