Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue vs Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 53identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:Blue
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:967
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:i7-3517UM
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:2
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:1.3 GHz
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:2 MB
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:4 MB
  • Memory slots
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:2x SO-DIMM
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:1x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 431G-967B4G50Mabb Intel® Pentium® 967 Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Premium Blue:8 GB
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517UM Laptop:6 GB

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133 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlueSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers967i7-3517UM
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one17 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro SATA II
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one59802Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one31 x 24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4850 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.85 kg
WidthDiffers343 mm340 mm
Depth245 mm245 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm20.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM77 Express

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