Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840 vs ASUS X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop

99specifications compared
34differ
65identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:Chromebook
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:White
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Purple
Display diagonal
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:29.5 cm (11.6")
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:Intel® Celeron®
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:N2840
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:N3540
Processor cores
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:2
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:2
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840:2.58 GHz
- X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:2.66 GHz

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Comparison of CB3-111-C5KD, X553MA-XX087H
145 specifications	A Acer Chromebook CB3-111-C5KD Intel® Celeron® N2840 Model CB3-111-C5KD View product	B ASUS X553MA-XX087H Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop Model X553MA-XX087H View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	White	Purple
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	N2840	N3540
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.58 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequency	2.16 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1170	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Bay Trail	Bay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	7.5 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	4	4
PCI Express configurations	1x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	792 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	792 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 8.1
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	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 State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82103	82105
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YJ	SR1YW
Processor package size	25 x 27 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	30 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
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	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	299 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	202 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	18.7 mm	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84713000

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