Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B vs Samsung NP550P7C T08

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 125identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:Black
    • NP550P7C T08:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:1600 x 900 pixels
    • NP550P7C T08:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:HD+
    • NP550P7C T08:Full HD
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:220 cd/m²
    • NP550P7C T08:300 cd/m²
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:12 GB
    • NP550P7C T08:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:4x SO-DIMM
    • NP550P7C T08:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:16 GB
    • NP550P7C T08:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 771G-736b121.5TMakk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.5 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8 B:1.5 TB
    • NP550P7C T08:750 GB

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Comparison of 771G-736b121.5TMakk, NP550P7C T08
214 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-3630QMi7-3630QM
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketPGA988PGA988
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingE1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 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)2424
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1.5 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M
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)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioSoundAlive
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, DVD
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutDiffersQWERTYAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID7145971459
Processor codeSR0UXSR0UX
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, SupervisorYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg3.05 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm406.7 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm268.9 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm2.92 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.46 cm3.22 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
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
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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