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Acer Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver vs Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 29identical
  • 148known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:Laptop
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Ultrabook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:Silver
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:No
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Yes
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:AMD
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:AMD A6
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 551G-64456G50Mass AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Silver:A6-4455M
    • X1 Carbon Touch Win8 CH:i7-3667U

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220 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarbon fibre
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.252 x 0.252 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one500:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA6-4455Mi7-3667U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket FP2 (µBGA-827)BGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs3 x 2 GB1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7650MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7500GIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1600 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDDolby Home Theater v4
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A70MIntel® QS77 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCHE
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64898
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N5
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h6.3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm226 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm18.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.1 cm (13")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm (0.74")
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power adapter weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 g
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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