Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

113specifications compared
52differ
61identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Silver
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Clamshell
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Ezel)
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:No
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:HD
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Processor family
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
- Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of CB3-431-C8ZZ, R7-371T-78GX
161 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C8ZZ Intel® Celeron® N3160 Model CB3-431-C8ZZ View product	B Acer Aspire R 13 R7-371T-78GX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model R7-371T-78GX View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Ezel)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	N3160	i7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.24 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Braswell	Broadwell
SteppingDiffers	D1	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	6 W	15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
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	0.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	512 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Flash	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics4 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 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	320 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	640 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x1616
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
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 quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	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 features13 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 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 Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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 Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91831	85214
Processor codeDiffers	SR2KP	SR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	3920 mAh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.68 kg	1.5 kg
WidthDiffers	341 mm	343.8 mm
DepthDiffers	236.6 mm	230.4 mm
HeightDiffers	17 mm	18 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source

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