Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black

147specifications compared
52differ
95identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:HD
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:HD+
Processor family
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:i5-3230M
Processor threads
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:2.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
- Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black:3 MB

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Comparison of 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk, 771G-53238G75Makk
174 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop Model 5749Z-B962G50Mnkk View product	B Acer Aspire 771G-53238G75Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB HDD Windows 8 Black Model 771G-53238G75Makk View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	B960	i5-3230M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	26
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Mini HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Mini VGA ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Alienware graphics amplifier port	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare support	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	59836	72056
Processor codeDiffers	SR07V	SR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	415 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	275 mm
Height	34.7 mm	34.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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