Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840

105specifications compared
40differ
65identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:Chromebook
Product colour
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:White
Form factor
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:29.5 cm (11.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:No
Processor family
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Pentium®
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):3556U
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:N2840
Processor frequency
- Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.7 GHz
- Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840:2.16 GHz

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Comparison of R3-431T-P2F9, 11-2100nd
166 specifications	A Acer Aspire R 14 R3-431T-P2F9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model R3-431T-P2F9 View product	B HP Chromebook 11-2100nd Intel® Celeron® N2840 Model 11-2100nd View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Chromebook
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	3556U	N2840
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.16 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Bay Trail
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	7.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.58 GHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1170
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	16 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	Flash
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics2 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 model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	311 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	792 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	792 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
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) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	ChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76621	82103
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1YJ
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3560 mAh	36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	7.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power on
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	342 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	205.7 mm
HeightDiffers	23.8 mm	20.4 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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