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 X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U

120specifications compared
36differ
84identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The 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 has 2 more processor threads than the ASUS X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U (4 vs 2). The 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 has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U (2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The 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 has 2 MB more processor cache than the ASUS X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U (4 MB vs 2 MB). Only the 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 has integrated 4G WiMAX. Only the 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 has microphone in.

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
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Black, Silver
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
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:Intel® Pentium®
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
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2117U
Processor threads
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:4
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2
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
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:4 MB
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:2 MB
Stepping
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:L1
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:P0
PCI Express configurations
- Aspire 571G-73538G50Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Windows 8 Silver:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of 571G-73538G50Mass, X550CA-DB91
166 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 X550CA-DB91 laptop Intel® Pentium® 2117U Model X550CA-DB91 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	2117U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 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 i7-3500 Mobile series	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	P0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	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
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
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
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
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
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
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 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 LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
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 portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72054	71469
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XG	SR0VQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
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
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one	23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons