Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop vs ASUS X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop

134specifications compared
42differ
92identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Black
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Grey, Silver
Display diagonal
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
Processor frequency
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1.9 GHz
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:3 MB
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4 MB
Stepping
- Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:D0
- X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:C0

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Comparison of V3-371-37YM, X550LD-XO128D
172 specifications	A Acer Aspire V V3-371-37YM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop Model V3-371-37YM View product	B ASUS X550LD-XO128D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop Model X550LD-XO128D View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4030U	i7-4500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	2x4
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	3 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 820M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12	12
On-board graphics card ID	0xA16	0xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 connectors	4	4
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	83	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	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 Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81018	75460
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EN	SR16Z
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
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 protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	327 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	228 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.52 cm	2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.22 cm	3.17 cm
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

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