Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM vs ASUS K53U-SX010V laptop C-50

57specifications compared
23differ
34identical
98known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:2048 x 1536 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:2K Ultra HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16:9
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:4:3
Processor model
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:C-50
Internal memory
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:3 GB
Memory slots
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4x SO-DIMM
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:2x SO-DIMM
Total storage capacity
- Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1 TB
- K53U-SX010V laptop C-50:320 GB

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Comparison of AS8950G-9479, K53U-SX010V
155 specifications	A Acer Aspire Ethos AS8950G-9479 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model AS8950G-9479 View product	B ASUS K53U-SX010V laptop C-50 Model K53U-SX010V View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	2K Ultra HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2630QM	C-50
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one	6 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Sandy Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	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 frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 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	AL
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3a
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	52219	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR02Y	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	5200 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, Supervisor	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.8 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	39.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240V AC	100 - 240V
Power supply typeDiffers	AC/DC	AC
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3S2P
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD A50M

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