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Acer Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop vs HP Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 52identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:Grey
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:HD
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:AMD A8
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:AMD A4
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:A8-4500M
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:A4-4300M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:4
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 551-8837 AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop:4
    • Pavilion g7-2301ed AMD A4 A4-4300M Laptop:2

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97 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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 typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8AMD A4
Processor modelDiffersA8-4500MA4-4300M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket FS1r2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon HD 7000AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7640GAMD Radeon HD 7420G
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Advanced Audio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantity00
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD A70MAMD A70M
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.98 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm36.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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