Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop vs ASUS X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

111specifications compared
47differ
64identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Black
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:White
Processor family
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
Processor cores
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:1.83 GHz
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:2 MB
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:L2
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:BGA 1170
- X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023

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Comparison of ES1-512-C229, X550CA-XX1081H
163 specifications	A Acer Aspire E ES1-512-C229 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop Model ES1-512-C229 View product	B ASUS X550CA-XX1081H laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model X550CA-XX1081H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	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
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	N2940	i3-3217U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	1.8 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	BGA 1170	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
SteppingDiffers	C0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.25 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	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	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	313 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	854 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	854 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	640 x 480 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office 2013 Trial version (30 days trial version)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology 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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82104	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YV	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 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	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, User, BIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one	26.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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