Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 79identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:i3-330UM
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:1.2 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:Smart Cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:9
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:10
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:3 GB
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:250 GB
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:320 GB

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136 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-330UMi5-470UM
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.86 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.33 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1288BGA 1288
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingK0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)18 W18 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs910
ECC supported by processorNoNo
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency166 MHz166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)500 MHz500 MHz
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902150026
Processor codeDiffersSLBUGSLBXP
Processor package sizeBGA 34 x 28BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source284 x 206 x 29 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo

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