Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Acer TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 25identical
  • 101known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:AMD
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:Intel
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:AMD Phenom II
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:N930
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:i3-330UM
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2 GHz
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:1.2 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:8 GB
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:500 GB
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:320 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 5542G-N934G50Mnss AMD Phenom II N930 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:DVD-RW
    • TimelineX 8172-33U4G32nkk:No

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142 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Phenom IIIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN930i3-330UM
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, Instant View, Corel WinDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype, Windows Live Essentials — Wave 3.2
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49021
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBUG
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm206.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.02 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.91 cm
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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