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Acer TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 95identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Black, Red
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:i3-3120M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.5 GHz
  • PCI Express slots version
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.0
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:2.0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:26
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:25
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate P2 P243-M-53234G50Makk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:4 GB
    • K45A-DB31-RD laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3120M:6 GB

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Comparison of P243-M-53234G50Makk, K45A-DB31-RD
163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Displayidentical
Panel typeKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-3120M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2625
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Lite
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205671465
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0WXUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh50 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 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 source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm242 mm
Height (front)Differs2.78 cm2.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.41 cm3.3 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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