Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black vs ASUS X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 74identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:Black
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Grey, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:HD+
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:HD
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:i5-4200M
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:3.1 GHz
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 772G-5420122TMakk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 12 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 2 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M Windows 8.1 Black:2.5 GHz
    • X550VC-0131B3230M laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz

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158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Mi5-3230M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x166
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7634872056
Processor codeDiffersSR1HASR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh2950 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 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
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.46 cm3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one34.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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