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Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop vs ASUS X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 100identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Blue
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:Brown
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:44.7 cm (17.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:HD
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:i5-2450M
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • X73E-TY221V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Laptop:2.2 GHz

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175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBrown
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")44.7 cm (17.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi3-2330M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2522
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNot available
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer clear.fi, Acer Backup Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer ePower Management, Acer Crystal Eye, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, Norton Online Backup, NTI Media MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345253434
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh56 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Supervisor, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers321 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.22 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.92 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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