Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop vs ASUS X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop

125specifications compared
38differ
87identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:HD+
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:HD
Processor model
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2020M
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
Processor frequency
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2.4 GHz
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Smart Cache
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3
Processor socket
- Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:PGA988
- X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Socket 988

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Comparison of 731-4656, X54HR-SX164V
155 specifications	A Acer Aspire 731-4656 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop Model 731-4656 View product	B ASUS X54HR-SX164V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop Model X54HR-SX164V View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Stainless steel	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD+	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	2020M	B960
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	L1	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 7470M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	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)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	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 Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	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 Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71142	59836
Processor codeDiffers	SR0U1	SR07V
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	75 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
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.95 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	414 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	274.3 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	35.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs	3.1 cm	3.56 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.45 cm	3.72 cm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express

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