Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black vs ASUS S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 66identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:Black
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:1600 x 900 pixels
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:HD+
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:Intel® Pentium®
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:2020M
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:i3-3217U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:2
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 731G-20204G50Makk Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Linux Black:2.4 GHz
    • S56CA-XX093H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1.8 GHz

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158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers2020Mi3-3217U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2418
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710MNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Windows keysDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 8
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7114265697
Processor codeDiffersSR0U1SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh44 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
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 source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers34.7 mm21 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express

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