Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black vs ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 39identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Laptop
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Black
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Clamshell
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:No
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:Not supported
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 552G-85556G50akk AMD A8 A8-4555M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black:AMD
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel

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Comparison of 552G-85556G50akk, TX201LA-CQ003P
185 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA8-4555Mi7-4500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket FP2 (µBGA-827)BGA 1168
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 i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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 one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB516 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8750MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8550GIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceICEpower
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 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) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Orientation sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features13 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
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 sourceNo
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 sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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 sourceNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75460
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR16Z
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)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 one53 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm304.9 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm193.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.1 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.5 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.4 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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