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Acer Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs Samsung 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 96identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:i5-2540M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:3.3 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 571-53236G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:L1
    • 4 NP410B2B Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Laptop:J1

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Comparison of 571-53236G50Mnks, NP410B2B
178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor9 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-2540M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205650072
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR046
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh48 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1 V
Battery life (max)Differs4 h5.8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W60 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.74 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm302.1 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm223.7 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.83 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.22 cm
HeightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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