Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos vs Acer Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

149specifications compared
41differ
108identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire Ethos:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Ethos:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire Ethos:Intel® Core™ i7
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire Ethos:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire Ethos:i7-2670QM
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
Processor cores
- Aspire Ethos:4
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
Processor threads
- Aspire Ethos:8
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Ethos:3.1 GHz
- Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz

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Comparison of 8951G-9424, AS5755G-6823
170 specifications	A Acer Aspire Ethos Model 8951G-9424 View product	B Acer Aspire AS5755G-6823 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model AS5755G-6823 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2670QM	i5-2430M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1224	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D2	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
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 slots (available)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards	1	1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53470	53450
Processor codeDiffers	SR02S	SR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	5.5 h	4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.8 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	253 mm
HeightDiffers	40.6 mm	33.2 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 cm (10")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 cm (1.3")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW

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