Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black vs ASUS TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 72identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:Black
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:1366 x 768 pixels
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:No
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:HD
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:i7-4500U
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 572G-74508G1TMnkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD AMD Radeon HD 8750M Windows 8 Black:3 GHz
    • TAICHI TAICHI31-CX018P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3.1 GHz

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui7-3537U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8750MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Data networkNot supportedNot supported
4G WiMAXNoNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546072054
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0XG
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.35 kg1.56 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm339.2 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers25.3 mm17.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QS77 Express

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