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Acer Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop vs ASUS X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 62identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Black, Silver
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:HD+
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:Not supported
  • Display surface
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Matt
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:Gloss
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:N2840
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E E5-731G Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • X553MA-SX972H laptop Intel® Celeron® N2840:2.16 GHz

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Not supported
Display surfaceDiffersMattGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers3556UN2840
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers104
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x11x4
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 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 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz311 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source792 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz792 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicFocus
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 sourceIntel SoC
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7662182103
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1YJ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh33 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers289.9 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm31 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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