Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver vs ASUS U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M

82specifications compared
38differ
44identical
85known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:Silver
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:Metallic
Display diagonal
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:39.6 cm (15.6")
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor manufacturer
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:Intel
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:AMD
Processor family
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:Intel® Core™ i7
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:AMD A8
Processor model
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:i7-3537U
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:A8-4555M
Processor cores
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:2
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:3.1 GHz
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:2.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:2 GHz
- U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of 571G-73538G50Mass, U38N-DS81T
167 specifications	A Acer Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver Model 571G-73538G50Mass View product	B ASUS U38N-DS81T laptop AMD A8 A8-4555M Model U38N-DS81T View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Metallic
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A8
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	A8-4555M
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1023	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Ivy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	17 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 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 interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	AMD Radeon HD 7600G
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
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) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
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
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	72054	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0XG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	1.55 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	326 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	226 mm
HeightKnown for one	23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 mm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.86 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD A70M
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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