Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U vs Acer Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop

108specifications compared
41differ
67identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Chromebook
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Grey
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:White
Display diagonal
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Intel® Celeron®
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:3205U
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
Processor frequency
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:1.5 GHz
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
Processor cache type
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:L3
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Smart Cache
Processor lithography
- Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U:14 nm
- Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:22 nm

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Comparison of C740-C5DH, V3-331
164 specifications	A Acer Chromebook C740-C5DH Intel® Celeron® 3205U Model C740-C5DH View product	B Acer Aspire V V3-331 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop Model V3-331 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	3205U	3556U
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1168	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	E0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x2, 1x4, 4x1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	120 GB
SSD capacityDiffers	16 GB	120 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84809	76621
Processor codeKnown for one	SR215	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery life (max)Differs	9 h	7.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3220 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	1.5 kg
WidthDiffers	288 mm	327.6 mm
DepthDiffers	204 mm	228.6 mm
HeightKnown for one	20.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.96 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.03 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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