Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Dell XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 39identical
  • 100known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Black
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:AMD
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:AMD A8
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:A8-3520M
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:4
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.6 GHz
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnk AMD A8 A8-3520M 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD Radeon HD 7670M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Black:4 GB
    • XPS 14 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:8 GB

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA8-3520Mi5-2450M
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 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
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 i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy 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 sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6620GIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 7670MUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
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
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A60MIntel HM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
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 source32 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 sourceNo
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 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)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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® 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 source53452
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04Z
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 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 sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh58 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.98 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm335 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers33.2 mm23 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.3 cm (13.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.4 cm (9.21")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.29 cm (0.9")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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