Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black vs Lenovo ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 38identical
  • 94known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:AMD
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:AMD A8
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:A8-4500M
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:i7-3520M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:4
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:2.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:1.9 GHz
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 551G-84506G50Makk AMD A8 A8-4500M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Windows 8 Black:L2
    • ThinkPad 23253GS laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3520M:Smart Cache

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165 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA8-4500Mi7-3520M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 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 i7-3500 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 source35 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 source3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
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 slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB180 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, 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
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7640GIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1250 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 7670MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces6 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 quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
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
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A70MIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
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 source64893
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0MU
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
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
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs5 h10.3 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.5 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm206.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 cm
HeightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWUnknown — 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
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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