Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black vs Dell 14R (5421)

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 82identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:Black
    • 14R (5421):Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 14R (5421):35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 14R (5421):1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:No
    • 14R (5421):Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 14R (5421):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 14R (5421):3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:i5-4200U
    • 14R (5421):i3-3227U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 573G-54208G50akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8 Black:1.6 GHz
    • 14R (5421):1.9 GHz

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Comparison of 573G-54208G50akk, 14R (5421)
184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-3227U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545972057
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR0XF
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers3560 mAh65 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm245 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.79 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.29 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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