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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U

138specifications compared
37differ
101identical
42known 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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U: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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U: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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:Clamshell
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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U: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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U: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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:HD
Processor model
- 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:i5-4210U
- ASUSPRO B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:i5-4200U
Processor boost frequency
- 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:2.7 GHz
- ASUSPRO B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of 572G-54214G1Tass, B551LG-0021A4200U
180 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 B551LG-0021A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Model B551LG-0021A4200U 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
Display3 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
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
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210U	i5-4200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-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 memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12	12
On-board graphics card ID	0xA16	0xA16
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
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 Lite
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
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Total number of SATA connectors	4	4
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features4 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
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	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
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® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81016	75459
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EF	SR170
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	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
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, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, MIC, 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, TCO4.0, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	376.8 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	254.5 mm	259 mm
HeightDiffers	28.5 mm	26 mm
WeightKnown for one	2.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.06 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.85 cm	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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	3560 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.5 h	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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