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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 90identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Silver
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:i3-2350M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:Socket 988
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:22 nm
    • ASUSPRO B53E-SO221 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Laptop:32 nm

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Comparison of 481TG-53314G52Mas, B53E-SO221
183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui3-2350M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1723
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M LENot available
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starte, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570753438
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers4850 mAh47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 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
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg2.69 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm384 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm263 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
HeightKnown for one20.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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