Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop vs ASUS R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U

66specifications compared
37differ
29identical
92known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:Black
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:Black, Stainless steel
Display diagonal
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor manufacturer
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:Intel
Processor family
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:AMD A4
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:A4-6210
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:i5-5200U
Processor cores
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:4
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:1.8 GHz
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop:2 MB
- R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:3 MB

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Comparison of E5-421-42EN, R556LA-RH51(WX)
158 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-421-42EN AMD A4 A4-6210 Laptop Model E5-421-42EN View product	B ASUS R556LA-RH51(WX) laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Model R556LA-RH51(WX) View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Stainless steel
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD A4	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	A4-6210	i5-5200U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket FT3b	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Broadwell
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	0.6 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon R3	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x1616
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD Radeon R3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	MS-Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	91	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85212
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR23Y
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	2
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	45 W
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	1.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	346 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	248 mm	256 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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