Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black vs ASUS X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 40identical
  • 109known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:Black
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:AMD
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:AMD A8
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:A8-4555M
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:4
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:1.6 GHz
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 551G-84556G1TMakk AMD A8 A8-4555M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7650M Windows 8 Black:4 MB
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 MB

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178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersA8-4555Mi3-370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
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 sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7650MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.0+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — 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 quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A70MIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source45 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 sourceYes
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceYes
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 sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49020
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUK
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm238 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.74 cm
HeightKnown for one23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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