Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs ASUS X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 79identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:2117U
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Socket 988
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:BGA 1023
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:32 nm
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Sandy Bridge
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:Ivy Bridge
  • Stepping
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Q0
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:P0
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aspire V3-531-B964G50Makk Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:35 W
    • X551CA-DH21 Intel® Pentium® 2117U Laptop:17 W

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148 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersB9602117U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersQ0P0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers85 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2218
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xDMMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5983671469
Processor codeDiffersSR07VSR0VQ
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)31 x 24 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh37 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 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 source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationDiffersACPI 3.0UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.15 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm251 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.09 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.66 cm
HeightKnown for one33.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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