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Acer Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop vs ASUS X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 55identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:White
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:N3540
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.16 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:L2
  • Processor operating modes
    • Aspire V V3-331-P9XE Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:64-bit
    • X553MA-QP2X-CB laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:32-bit, 64-bit

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148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers3556UN3540
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBay Trail
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers104
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x11x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7662182105
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1YW
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh30 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W33 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 source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm252 mm
HeightDiffers19.7 mm25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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