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Acer Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 99identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Silver
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:No
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 561 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Zenbook UX301LA-DE021P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:3 GHz

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165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad HD
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-4500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x42x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version1212
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — 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
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
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectors44
Number of SATA III connectors44
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTZUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975460
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR16Z
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh50.6 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm226 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.21 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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