Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver vs ASUS F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

133specifications compared
17differ
116identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:Grey, Silver
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black, Silver
Touchscreen
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:No
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Yes
Internal memory
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:6 GB
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1 x 4 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:500 GB
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:750 GB
HDD capacity
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:500 GB
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:750 GB
HDD interface
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:SATA II
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:SATA
Optical drive type
- Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver:No
- F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of 570G-33216G50DNii, F550CA-CJ863H
166 specifications	A Acer Aspire 570G-33216G50DNii Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Grey, Silver Model 570G-33216G50DNii View product	B ASUS F550CA-CJ863H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop Model F550CA-CJ863H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Panel typeKnown for one	TN	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-3217U	i3-3217U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	18	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium Sound
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	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® 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK ID	65697	65697
Processor code	SR0N9	SR0N9
Processor package size	31 x 24 mm	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	2500 mAh	2600 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.35 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.21 cm	2.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.5 cm	3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express

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