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Acer Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook vs Dell Inspiron 5520

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 54identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:Silver
    • Inspiron 5520:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Inspiron 5520:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:Intel® Pentium®
    • Inspiron 5520:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:987
    • Inspiron 5520:i5-3210M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:2
    • Inspiron 5520:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:1.5 GHz
    • Inspiron 5520:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:2 MB
    • Inspiron 5520:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire One 756-987B2ss Intel® Pentium® 987 Netbook:L2
    • Inspiron 5520:Smart Cache

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Comparison of 756-987B2ss, Inspiron 5520
183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlue
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Product typeKnown for oneNetbookUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers987i5-3210M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 900 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1525
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 7670M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
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/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumLinux
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6719465708
Processor codeDiffersSR0V4SR0N0
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.xAVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers2600 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — 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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-24 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.38 kg2.74 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm252 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.41 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.8 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.2 cm (9.92")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm (1.18")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm (1.34")
HeightKnown for one27.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersYesAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM70 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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