Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5551G vs Acer Aspire One 721

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 27identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5551G:Black, Silver
    • Aspire One 721:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5551G:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire One 721:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5551G:AMD Athlon II
    • Aspire One 721:AMD Athlon Neo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5551G:P320
    • Aspire One 721:K125
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5551G:2.1 GHz
    • Aspire One 721:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5551G:0.512 MB
    • Aspire One 721:1 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5551G:4 GB
    • Aspire One 721:2 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 5551G:8 GB
    • Aspire One 721:4 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5551G, Aspire One 721
100 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetbook
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIAMD Athlon Neo
Processor modelDiffersP320K125
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 5650Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRadeon HD 4225
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDAHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M880GUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity4400 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm204 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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