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Acer Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 76identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:2955U
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:i5-3337U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:2
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:1.4 GHz
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:2 MB
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:Haswell
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:Ivy Bridge
  • Bus type
    • Aspire 532 Intel® Celeron® 2955U Laptop:DMI2
    • Aspire 581G-53334G1.02Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows:DMI

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Comparison of 532, 581G-53334G1.02Takk
182 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers2955Ui5-3337U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features23 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7560872055
Processor codeDiffersSR16YSR0XL
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh3560 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs4 h5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg2 kg
HeightDiffers25.3 mm21 mm
Height (front)Differs1.21 cm1.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.53 cm2.08 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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