Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8930-6222 vs ASUS B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400

116specifications compared
40differ
76identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 8930-6222:Blue
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 8930-6222:46.7 cm (18.4")
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8930-6222:1920 x 1080 pixels
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 8930-6222:16:9
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 8930-6222:Intel Pentium Mobile
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 8930-6222:T5800
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:P8400
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8930-6222:2 GHz
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8930-6222:2 MB
- B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:3 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 8930-6222, B50A-A
150 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8930-6222 View product	B ASUS B50A-A Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400 Model B50A-A View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5800	P8400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	85 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	8.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	250 GB
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), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabite Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
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	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management) Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia Acer InstantOn Arcade Acer Bio-Protection Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer GameZone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows Vista	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35581	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLB6E	SL3BU
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	71 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	3 kg
WidthKnown for one	441.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	300 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	4.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 x 273 x 38.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeDiffers	AC	AC/DC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Azalia
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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