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Acer Aspire E ES1-531-P3ZE Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop vs ASUS R556LA-XX1878T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 77identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium®
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N3700
    • i7-5500U
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 2.5 GT/s
    • 5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • 2 MB
    • 4 MB

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190 specifications
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Acer

Aspire E ES1-531-P3ZE Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop

Model ES1-531-P3ZE

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B

ASUS

R556LA-XX1878T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

Model R556LA-XX1878T

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Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneNot supported
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersN3700i7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellBroadwell
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one16
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one700 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffersYes11.2
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x1616
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers01
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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2013
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8726185214
Processor codeDiffersSR29ESR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one37 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers27.1 mm25.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL;TUV;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;CCC;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy star
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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