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Acer Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop vs Lenovo IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 77identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:White
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:i5-5257U
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire V3-371-56ZZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5257U Laptop:3 MB
    • IdeaPad V720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4 MB

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Comparison of V3-371-56ZZ, V720
161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Screen shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlat
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5257Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
SteppingDiffersF0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs28 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers23 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Graphics 6100Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x162B1916
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8498588194
Processor codeDiffersSR26KSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x24 x 1.3 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityKnown for one3315 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.15 kg
WidthKnown for one327 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one228 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one19.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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