Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M vs Acer TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop

120specifications compared
47differ
73identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:Black, Metallic
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Black
Processor family
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:Intel® Core™ i5
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:i5-4200U
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:i3-3110M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:1.6 GHz
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:BGA 1168
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:BGA 1023
Processor codename
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:Haswell
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
Bus type
- Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M:DMI2
- TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop:DMI

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Comparison of 561G-54204G1TMaik, TMP253-M
178 specifications	A Acer Aspire 561G-54204G1TMaik Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon R7 M265 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black, M Model 561G-54204G1TMaik View product	B Acer TMP253-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3110M Laptop Model TMP253-M View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Metallic	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i3-3110M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R7 M265	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x166
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	65700
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR0N2
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery life (max)Differs	5.5 h	4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 - 230 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.35 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.21 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.56 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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