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Acer Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop vs ASUS X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 82identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:Champagne
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Grey, Stainless steel
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:i3-2377M
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:1.5 GHz
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:2.6 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:32 nm
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire S3-391-323a4G34add Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • X550VC-XX021D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Ivy Bridge

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164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersChampagneGrey, Stainless steel
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2377Mi5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1526
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers340 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one20 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5483472056
Processor codeDiffersSR0CWSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2950 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 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 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers323 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers219 mm251 mm
Height (front)Differs1.31 cm2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.75 cm3.17 cm
Other featuresidentical
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
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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