Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 83identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black, Grey
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Grey, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD+
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:i3-2370M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P273-MG-53238G1tMNKS Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • X550VC-0211B2370M laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2370M:2.4 GHz

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165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyGrey, Stainless steel
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi3-2370M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2624
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205653442
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR0DP
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh2950 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
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 source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one34.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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