Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black vs ASUS S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 30identical
  • 104known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Black
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:AMD
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:AMD A6
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:A6-4455M
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:2.1 GHz
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:6 GB
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:6 GB
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 551G-A66G75Mn AMD A6 A6-4455M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:750 GB
    • S56CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:500 GB

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154 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA6-4455Mi7-3537U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 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
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
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 source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 7000Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
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
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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 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)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® 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 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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 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 source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight2.3 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm266 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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