Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY vs ASUS N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

125specifications compared
31differ
94identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:Black
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
Display resolution
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:1366 x 768 pixels
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:Intel® Core™ i7
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:i7-3630QM
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
Processor cores
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:4
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:8
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY:3.4 GHz
- N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of 571G, N56VJ-S4149H
168 specifications	A Acer Aspire 571G Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Black QWERTY Model 571G View product	B ASUS N56VJ-S4149H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop Model N56VJ-S4149H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3630QM	i5-3230M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	E1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 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 version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
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	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
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 frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster Premium
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 ratesDiffers	100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	4
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 outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 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 version	1.00	1.00
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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 Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71459	72056
Processor codeDiffers	SR0UX	SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 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	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.5 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	255 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.72 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.24 cm
HeightKnown for one	33.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD-RW, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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