Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 109identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Silver
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Brown
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:i3-3120M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.5 GHz
  • PCI Express slots version
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:25
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 571-53238G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:8 GB
    • K55A-SX590 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:4 GB

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Comparison of 571-53238G50Mnks, K55A-SX590
168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBrown
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-3120M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
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 quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205671465
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0WXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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