Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop

107specifications compared
44differ
63identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Silver
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
Processor cores
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:1.6 GHz
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:2 MB
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:3 MB

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Comparison of CB3-431-C5CQ, S5-371-381P
158 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160 Model CB3-431-C5CQ View product	B Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371-381P Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop Model S5-371-381P View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	N3160	i3-6100U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffers	Braswell	Skylake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	6 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.24 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	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
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 family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 400	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	320 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1916
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	640 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91831	88180
Processor codeDiffers	SR2KP	SR2EU
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	3920 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	12 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.68 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	341 mm	327 mm
DepthDiffers	236.6 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	17 mm	14.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.46 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Education	Enterprise, Small Business

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