Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop vs Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop

134specifications compared
39differ
95identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Black
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:Blue
Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:HD+
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:HD
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:i7-3632QM
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:i7-2620M
Processor cores
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:4
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:2
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:8
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop:4

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Comparison of 273-MG-73638G75Mnks, 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb
171 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 273-MG-73638G75Mnks Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop Model 273-MG-73638G75Mnks View product	B Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Laptop Model 4830TG-2624G75Mnbb View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD+	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3632QM	i7-2620M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 1224	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	27
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	J1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	750 GB	750 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	750 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 710M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71458	52231
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR041
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	9 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	414.8 mm	338.6 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	239 mm
HeightKnown for one	34.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.17 kg
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.26 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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