Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi vs ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

132specifications compared
61differ
71identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:Silver
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Black
Form factor
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:Convertible (Ezel)
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:1920 x 1080 pixels
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:Yes
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:No
HD type
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:Full HD
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:HD
Processor generation
- Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of 572G-54214G1Tass, B43V-0131A3230M
185 specifications	A Acer Aspire 572G-54214G1Tass Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) 39.6 cm (15.6") Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M Wi Model 572G-54214G1Tass View product	B ASUS ASUSPRO B43V-0131A3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Model B43V-0131A3230M View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Ezel)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210U	i5-3230M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-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 slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® NVS™ 5200M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features10 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 lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81016	72056
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EF	SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)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
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	3560 mAh	47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	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
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, FIPS 201
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.48 kg
WidthDiffers	376.8 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	254.5 mm	245 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.06 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.85 cm	3.5 cm
HeightKnown for one	28.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	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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