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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop vs ASUS A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 88identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Grey
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4 MB
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73514G52Makk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:BGA 1023
    • A43SJ-VX857D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-3517Ui3-2350M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersL1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1923
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicFocus
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6571453438
Processor codeDiffersSR0N6SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers4850 mAh56 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — 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
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg2.44 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm242 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 cm
HeightKnown for one20.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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