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Acer Aspire 4251 vs ASUS K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 42identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 4251:Black
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Black, Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 4251:35.6 cm (14")
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 4251:AMD
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 4251:AMD V
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 4251:V120
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:T6500
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 4251:2.2 GHz
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 4251:0.512 MB
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 4251:2 GB
    • K50IE-SX170 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500:3 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 4251, K50IE-SX170
109 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Brown
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD VIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersV120T6500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.5
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4250NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GNVIDIA MCP79D
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 StarterFreeDOS
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Trial SP2 McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Backup Manager Acer ePower Manager Acer eRecovery Management Microsoft Office Personal 2007 SP2 Microsoft Works SE 9 Microsoft Works 9 Microsoft Works 8.5 Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Toolbar Norton Online Backup MyWinLocker Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI Media Maker Microsoft SiUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39311
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGF4
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity4400 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers48.8 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm256 mm
Height (front)Differs3.19 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.55 cm3.55 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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