Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop vs ASUS X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 41identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:Black
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:Grey, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:Not supported
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:AMD A6
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:AMD A8
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:A6-6310
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:A8-7100
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:1.8 GHz
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire E E5-521-66U2 AMD A6 A6-6310 Laptop:2 MB
    • X550ZA-DM078 laptop AMD A8 A8-7100:4 MB

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Comparison of E5-521-66U2, X550ZA-DM078
118 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD A6AMD A8
Processor modelDiffersA6-6310A8-7100
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket FP3
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R4AMD Radeon R5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD A76M FCH
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1No
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.26 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.1 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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