Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl vs ASUS K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 85identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:Black
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Brown
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:i5-4200U
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:2.6 GHz
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:1.6 GHz
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:BGA 1168
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:Haswell
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Ivy Bridge
  • Bus type
    • Aspire 573G-54206G1Takk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 Bl:DMI2
    • K55A-SX500 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:DMI

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178 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8No
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545972056
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
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 currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.52 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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