Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black vs MSI Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 123identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Black
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:Full HD
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:6 GB
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:500 GB
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:500 GB
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1 TB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Maii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M Windows 8 Black:NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M
    • Classic CX61-i573M281 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730M

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Comparison of 771G-53236G50Maii, CX61-i573M281
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-3230Mi5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)2626
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730M
Discrete graphics card memory2 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID7205672056
Processor codeSR0WXSR0WX
Processor package size31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W95 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm249 mm
HeightDiffers34.6 mm38 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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