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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs HP Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 99identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:HD
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:HD+
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:i7-3632QM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:2
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G25Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3 GHz
    • Pavilion g7-2228sg Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3632QM Laptop:3.2 GHz

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192 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.197 x 0.197 mm
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200:1
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui7-3632QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1922
SteppingKnown for oneL1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640MAMD Radeon HD 7670M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM77 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSymantec Norton Internet Security 2013
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Dolby Advanced Audio - HP Connected Music - HP Connected Photo - HP Coolsense - HP ProtectSmart - HP Connected ePrint - Cyberlink Power DVD - Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571471458
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0N6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.98 kg
WidthDiffers366 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers20.6 mm36.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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