Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire One 721-122kG32 vs Lenovo Essential B550

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 23identical
  • 100known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Essential B550:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:AMD
    • Essential B550:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:AMD Athlon
    • Essential B550:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:K125
    • Essential B550:T4400
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:1.7 GHz
    • Essential B550:2.2 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:2000 MHz
    • Essential B550:800 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:2 GB
    • Essential B550:1 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire One 721-122kG32:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Essential B550:DDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of Aspire One 721-122kG32, Essential B550
138 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Product typeKnown for oneNetbookUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")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
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor modelDiffersK125T4400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers2000 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source11
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 4500M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 4225Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothYesYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GL40 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown 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 source40739
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGJL
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs5 h4 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers204 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 x 245 x 36 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.57 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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