Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Acer Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black

156specifications compared
37differ
119identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:i3-2370M
Processor threads
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:Smart Cache
Stepping
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Q0
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:J1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:22
- Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black:24

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Comparison of 731-B9606G50Makk, 771G-32374G50Makk
173 specifications	A Acer Aspire 731-B9606G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop Model 731-B9606G50Makk View product	B Acer Aspire 771G-32374G50Makk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M Linux Black Model 771G-32374G50Makk View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD+	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	B960	i3-2370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	Q0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	85 °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	22	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage1 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
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 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
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	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
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
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	No	No
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare support	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM77 Express	Intel HM77 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Linux
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 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 lithography	32 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	59836	53442
Processor codeDiffers	SR07V	SR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight	3.2 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	414 mm	415 mm
DepthDiffers	274.3 mm	275 mm
HeightDiffers	35.5 mm	34.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3D	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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