Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey vs Dell 15R (3521)

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 82identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:Grey
    • 15R (3521):Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 15R (3521):39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:1600 x 900 pixels
    • 15R (3521):1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15R (3521):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 15R (3521):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:i5-3230M
    • 15R (3521):i3-2357M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:2.6 GHz
    • 15R (3521):1.3 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 771G-53236G50Mnii Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710M Windows 8 Grey:Smart Cache
    • 15R (3521):L3

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Comparison of 771G-53236G50Mnii, 15R (3521)
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-2357M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x166Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves MaxxAudio 4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 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
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 x 24 mm
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one72056Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0WXUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 Wh
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.25 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 cm
HeightKnown for one34.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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