Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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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Comparison of 1830T, TM8172-6932
136 specifications	A Acer Aspire 1830T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM Model 1830T View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Model TM8172-6932 View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330UM	i5-470UM
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.86 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.2 GHz	1.33 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	10
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49021	50026
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUG	SLBXP
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	284 x 206 x 29 mm

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