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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M vs MSI Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 101identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:Black
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:i3-2377M
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:1.5 GHz
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:BGA 1023
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:17 W
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-323a4G52Mnkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2377M:15
    • Classic CX640DX-847LU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24

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164 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2377Mi5-2430M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1524
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers520 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one20 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5483453450
Processor codeDiffersSR0CWSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one4850 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one20.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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