Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8 vs Acer TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop

105specifications compared
34differ
71identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:i7-4500U
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:i3-2348M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:1.8 GHz
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:4 MB
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:3 MB
Processor lithography
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:22 nm
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:32 nm
Processor codename
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:Haswell
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Sandy Bridge
Bus type
- Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8:DMI2
- TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:DMI

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Comparison of 573G-74508G1Taii, TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks
172 specifications	A Acer Aspire 573G-74508G1Taii Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Windows 8 Model 573G-74508G1Taii View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop Model TMP253-M-32346G50Mnks View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Silver
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i3-2348M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1168	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G LTEKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	74542
Processor codeKnown for one	SR16Z	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	3560 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.6 kg
Width	381.6 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Built-in optical driveKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Small Business

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