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Acer Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M vs Samsung RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 111identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Blue
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire Ethos AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:4
    • RC RC530-S05SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8

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Comparison of AS8951G-2418G1TBnkk, RC530-S05SE
182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2410Mi7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2320
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsSamsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Support Center, Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222452219
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02Y
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm255.5 mm
HeightKnown for one39.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.14 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
Other features1 differ
3DDiffersNoYes

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