Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey vs ASUS Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 19identical
  • 124known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:Laptop
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:Grey
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Stainless steel
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:Clamshell
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:No
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:AMD
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 552G-65356G50aii AMD A6 A6-5357M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Grey:AMD A6
    • Transformer Book TX300CA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of 552G-65356G50aii, TX300CA
182 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersGreyStainless steel
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA6-5357Mi7-3517U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
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 i7-3500 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 source19
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, SD
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8450GIntel® 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 cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 8750MUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
4G WiMAXNoNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown 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
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
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-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 source65714
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0N6
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.0 x 24.0 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
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3560 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 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 jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm340 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm23.9 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source219 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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