Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 82identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Black, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:No
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Yes
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:i3-380UM
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:1.33 GHz
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:2.5 GT/s
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 8172T-38U2G50nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Laptop:BGA 1288
    • Vivobook S550CA-CJ013H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Stainless steel
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-380UMi3-3217U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one1.33 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W17 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1018
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002865697
Processor codeDiffersSLBSLSR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 2831 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers5600 mAh44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.35 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers206.3 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.02 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.91 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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