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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 126identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Grey
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Titanium, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:i5-3317U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 481TG-73514G25Mas Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-53314G52Mas Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3 MB

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyTitanium, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui5-3317U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingL1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W17 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1917
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory6 GB6 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityDiffers20 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB20 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M LENVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M
Discrete graphics card memory1 GB1 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1660x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571465707
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0N8
Processor package size31.0 x 24.0 mm31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers3850 mAh4850 mAh
Battery life (max)8 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers340 mm366 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm20.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
3DNoNo
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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