Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 101identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:22 nm
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • K43SD-VX185 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of 571-53238G50Mnks, K43SD-VX185
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-2450M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
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
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8No
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205653452
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (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
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.44 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm242 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 cm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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