Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop vs ASUS X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U

133specifications compared
35differ
98identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Silver
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:White
Display diagonal
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:i7-3537U
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
Processor frequency
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:2 GHz
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:4 MB
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:3 MB
PCI Express configurations
- Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of 581TG-73536G52Mass, X451CA-WX067D
160 specifications	A Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra 581TG-73536G52Mass Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Laptop Model 581TG-73536G52Mass View product	B ASUS X451CA-WX067D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model X451CA-WX067D View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	i3-3217U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 MB
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD	MMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	20 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
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	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
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
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 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)Differs	Yes	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)	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 TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72054	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XG	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	4850 mAh	37 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, CECP, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	366.3 mm	348 mm
DepthDiffers	255.5 mm	241 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.01 cm	3.06 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.06 cm	3.76 cm
WeightKnown for one	2.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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