Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos vs HP 8560p + VB041AA#ABB

124specifications compared
48differ
76identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire Ethos:46.7 cm (18.4")
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Ethos:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Ethos:Full HD
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:HD+
Processor family
- Aspire Ethos:Intel® Core™ i7
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire Ethos:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire Ethos:i7-2670QM
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:i5-2540M
Processor cores
- Aspire Ethos:4
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:2
Processor threads
- Aspire Ethos:8
- 8560p + VB041AA#ABB:4

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Comparison of 8951G-26712G87WN, 8560p + VB041AA#ABB
154 specifications	A Acer Aspire Ethos Model 8951G-26712G87WN View product	B HP 8560p + VB041AA#ABB View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i5-2540M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	100 C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	26
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	3 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	870 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for one	120 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDXC, xD	MMC, SD
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	AMD
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1300 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	SRS Premium Sound
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	2.1+EDR
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	50072
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SR046
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Differs	5.5 h	7.3 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.73 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	250.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.08 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.83 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.1 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China

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