Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs Dell 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U

117specifications compared
49differ
68identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:White
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:i3-4005U
Processor frequency
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:1.7 GHz
Processor lithography
- Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:14 nm
- 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:22 nm

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Comparison of V3-371-54JX, 3550-4956
182 specifications	A Acer Aspire V3-371-54JX Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop Model V3-371-54JX View product	B Dell 3550-4956 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Model 3550-4956 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-5200U	i3-4005U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	F0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 1x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	120 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0xA16
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8.1
Processor special features13 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85212	75105
Processor codeKnown for one	SR23Y	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	58 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one	1.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	327 mm	380.4 mm
DepthDiffers	228 mm	258.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Small Business

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