Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Acer Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

135specifications compared
45differ
90identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Blue
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
- Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288

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Comparison of 4830TG-2434G64MN, AS5742G-488G75Mnkk
154 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model 4830TG-2434G64MN View product	B Acer Aspire AS5742G-488G75Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model AS5742G-488G75Mnkk View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i5-480M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	750 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	750 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
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
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	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
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	52952
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	9 h	3 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.17 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	239 mm	253 mm
HeightDiffers	30 mm	34 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC

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