Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop

129specifications compared
33differ
96identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:Gold
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:Full HD
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:HD
Processor model
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:N3050
Processor cores
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:2
Processor threads
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
- Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:2

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Comparison of CB3-431-C3LS, ES1-531-C87M
150 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3LS Intel® Celeron® N3160 Model CB3-431-C3LS View product	B Acer Aspire ES1-531-C87M Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop Model ES1-531-C87M View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Gold	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	N3160	N3050
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.24 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor frequency	1.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1170	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codename	Braswell	Braswell
SteppingDiffers	D1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4 W	4 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	4	4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Flash memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 400	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	8 GB	8 GB
Number of execution units	12	12
On-board graphics card base frequency	320 MHz	320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	640 MHz	600 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Linux Linpus
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Boot	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91831	87257
Processor package size	25 x 27 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UART	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2KP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3920 mAh	3270 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	341 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	236.6 mm	258 mm
HeightDiffers	17 mm	26.1 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.7 cm	2.61 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.7 cm	2.61 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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