Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos vs ASUS 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455

101specifications compared
66differ
35identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Ethos:Laptop
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:Netbook
Display diagonal
- Aspire Ethos:46.7 cm (18.4")
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire Ethos:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Ethos:16:9
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:5:3
Processor family
- Aspire Ethos:Intel® Core™ i7
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire Ethos:i7-2670QM
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:N455
Processor cores
- Aspire Ethos:4
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:1
Processor threads
- Aspire Ethos:8
- 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455:2

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Comparison of 8951G-2674G1TBnkk, 1001PXD-BLK198S
167 specifications	A Acer Aspire Ethos Model 8951G-2674G1TBnkk View product	B ASUS 1001PXD-BLK198S netbook Intel Atom® N455 Model 1001PXD-BLK198S View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Netbook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	N455
Processor coresDiffers	4	1
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Pineview
SteppingDiffers	D2	A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	6.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	10
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	1 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	2 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
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	Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel NM10
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	49491
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SLBX9
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	3
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	23 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	5.5 h	4 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.8 kg	1.1 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	262 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	178 mm
HeightKnown for one	39.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.65 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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