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Acer 653-MG + ProDock vs ASUS A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 92identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 653-MG + ProDock:Black
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Red
  • Display diagonal
    • 653-MG + ProDock:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • 653-MG + ProDock:Intel® Core™ i5
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 653-MG + ProDock:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 653-MG + ProDock:i5-3210M
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
  • Processor frequency
    • 653-MG + ProDock:2.5 GHz
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 653-MG + ProDock:BGA 1023
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • 653-MG + ProDock:22 nm
    • A43SD-VX642R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:32 nm

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Comparison of 653-MG + ProDock, A43SD-VX642R
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3210Mi3-2350M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2523
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNVIDIA® GeForce® 610M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicFocus
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570853438
Processor codeDiffersSR0N0SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.44 kg
WidthDiffers382 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm242 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 cm
HeightKnown for one31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, IndustrialUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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