Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM vs Fujitsu LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1)

104specifications compared
12differ
92identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
Internal memory
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:4 GB
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GB
Maximum internal memory
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:4 GB
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):8 GB
Audio system
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:High Definition Audio
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):Realtek ALC269
Number of built-in speakers
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:2
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):1
Bluetooth
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Yes
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):No
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:3
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):2
Docking connector
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Yes
- LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1):No

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Comparison of 8172-38U4G32nkk, T580
166 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Model 8172-38U4G32nkk View product	B Fujitsu LIFEBOOK T580 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T580 View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Convertible (Swivel)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-380UM	i3-380UM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	1.33 GHz	1.33 GHz
Processor frequency	1.33 GHz	1.33 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	18 W	18 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	10	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	SD
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	166 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	500 MHz	500 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Realtek ALC269
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Mobile network connection	Yes	Yes
Mobile network generation	3G	3G
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
SIM card supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82
Keyboard keystrokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 mm
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 cm
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (32-bit), EasyGuide, Tablet Button Utility, Microsoft Touch Pack, Norton Internet Security, Display Manager, Auto Rotation Utility, Power Saving Utility, Omnipass
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office Ready (Service Pack 2), Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, Instant View, Corel WinDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Silverlight, S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
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 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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	50028	50028
Processor code	SLBSL	SLBSL
Processor package size	BGA 34 x 28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 85%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, EN 60601-1-2:2007, CB, CE!, RoHS, WEEE, ENERGY STAR 5.0, HCT/HCL entry/WHQL, ISO9241-307
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	270 mm
DepthDiffers	206.3 mm	189 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.91 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
External video modes refresh rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DirectX 10.1
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC 100-240V@50/60Hz
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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