Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 vs ASUS K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

134specifications compared
33differ
101identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:Grey
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Blue, Grey, Stainless steel
Processor family
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:Intel® Core™ i5
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:i5-3210M
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
Processor frequency
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:2.5 GHz
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:35 W
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:17 W
PCI Express slots version
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:3.0
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7:25
- K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:18

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Comparison of 571G-53218G50Maii, K56CA-XX255H-BE
164 specifications	A Acer Aspire 571G-53218G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3210M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Model 571G-53218G50Maii View product	B ASUS K56CA-XX255H-BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop Model K56CA-XX255H-BE View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Blue, Grey, Stainless steel
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
HD type	HD	HD
Panel typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3210M	i3-3217U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 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 seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 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)Differs	35 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 versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	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 model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
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 standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	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	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 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
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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	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)Differs	Yes	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® 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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65708	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N0	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 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	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	266 mm
HeightDiffers	33.2 mm	21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express

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