Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Ethos vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M

125specifications compared
34differ
91identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire Ethos:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor model
- Aspire Ethos:i5-2430M
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:i5-2467M
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Ethos:3 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2.3 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire Ethos:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1.6 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire Ethos:Smart Cache
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:L3
Processor socket
- Aspire Ethos:Socket 988
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:BGA 1023
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire Ethos:35 W
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:17 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire Ethos:24
- TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:16

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Comparison of 5951G-2436G75Mnkk, M8481-2464G32nkk
154 specifications	A Acer Aspire Ethos Model 5951G-2436G75Mnkk View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX M8481-2464G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Model M8481-2464G32nkk View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i5-2467M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	16
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	320 GB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	56858
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR0D6
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	3000 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	7 h	6.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	329 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	240 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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