Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

146specifications compared
16differ
130identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:Silver
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:6 GB
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:640 GB
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
HDD capacity
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:640 GB
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
HDD interface
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:SATA II
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:SATA
HDD speed
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:5400 RPM
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:7200 RPM
Discrete graphics card model
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Bluetooth version
- TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem:3.0+HS
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.1+EDR

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Comparison of 5760G-2436G64MNSK, 8573TG-2438G50MIKK
151 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5760G-2436G64MNSK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M 39.6 cm (15.6") 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 7 Home Prem Model 5760G-2436G64MNSK View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG-2438G50MIKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model 8573TG-2438G50MIKK View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	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 backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
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	6 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
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	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 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
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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	3.0+HS	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	AZERTY	AZERTY
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	377 mm	382 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 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 integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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