Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey vs ASUS F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U

116specifications compared
48differ
68identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:Grey
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Black, Silver
Processor family
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:Intel® Pentium®
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:3556U
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:i7-3537U
Processor threads
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:2
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:1.7 GHz
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:2 MB
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4 MB
Processor codename
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:Haswell
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:Ivy Bridge
Bus type
- Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey:DMI2
- F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:DMI

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Comparison of 532G-35564G50Dnii, F550CC-XX1024H
174 specifications	A Acer Aspire 532G-35564G50Dnii Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8.1 Grey Model 532G-35564G50Dnii View product	B ASUS F550CC-XX1024H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Model F550CC-XX1024H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	3556U	i7-3537U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76621	72054
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	2500 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.21 cm	2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.53 cm	3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one	25.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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