Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black vs Acer Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 51identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Black
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Silver
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:AMD
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:AMD A8
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:A8-4555M
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:4
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:1.6 GHz
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
  • On-board graphics card family
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:AMD Radeon HD 7000
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® HD Graphics
  • On-board graphics card model
    • Aspire 551G-84556G75Makk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:AMD Radeon HD 7600G
    • Aspire 571PG-73536G75Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® HD Graphics 4000

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161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch, Y
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA8-4555Mi7-3537U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart 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 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity750 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity750 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 710M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7600GIntel® 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 source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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) 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 portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
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 TechnologyNoNo
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 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 sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72054
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0XG
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 x 24 (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
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers255.6 mm253 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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