Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook vs Dell Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 89identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:Netbook
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:Black
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Graphite, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:Convertible (Dual Screen)
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:Yes
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:Intel® Celeron®
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:2981U
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:2
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire R3-431T-C7H8 Intel® Celeron® 2981U Netbook:1.6 GHz
    • Vostro 5480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1.7 GHz

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198 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersNetbookLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGraphite, Silver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Dual Screen)Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers2981Ui3-4005U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x14x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 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 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
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 FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7894475105
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 264 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.34 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.53 kg
WidthDiffers342.9 mm337.6 mm
DepthDiffers243.8 mm233.5 mm
HeightDiffers22.8 mm18.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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