Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

120specifications compared
13differ
107identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Blue
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
Internal memory
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:120 GB
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
Optical drive type
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:DVD Super Multi DL
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:DVD Super Multi
Graphics card family
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:NVIDIA
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel
Bluetooth version
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4.0
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3.0+HS
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3
SmartCard slot
- Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Yes
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:No

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Comparison of 4830TG-2438G12MN, TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk
153 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG-2438G12MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model 4830TG-2438G12MN View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model TM8473T-2434G50Mnkk View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-2430M	i5-2430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3 GHz	3 GHz
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	24	24
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one	120 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	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	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
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 slotDiffers	Yes	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
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 version	1.00	1.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	53450	53450
Processor code	SR04W	SR04W
Processor package size	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	9 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	338.6 mm	343 mm
DepthDiffers	239 mm	248 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.26 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.99 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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