Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black vs Acer Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook

114specifications compared
60differ
54identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:Laptop
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:Netbook
Product colour
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:Black
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:White
Display diagonal
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
Processor family
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:i5-3337U
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:N2600
Processor frequency
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:1.8 GHz
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:1.6 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:5 GT/s
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:2.5 GT/s
Processor cache
- Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black:3 MB
- Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook:1 MB

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Comparison of 581G-53338G52akk, D270-N261G323cw
169 specifications	A Acer Aspire 581G-53338G52akk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3337U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD+SSD Windows 8 Black Model 581G-53338G52akk View product	B Acer Aspire One D270-N261G323cw Intel Atom® N2600 Netbook Model D270-N261G323cw View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Netbook
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3337U	N2600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Atom N2600 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Cedarview
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	3.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	20 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	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
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM77 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Processor special features23 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72055	58916
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XL	SR0W2
Processor package sizeKnown for one	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	53 Wh	2200 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	4 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	256.5 mm
DepthDiffers	255.9 mm	184 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.07 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WEEE
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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