Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM vs ASUS A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 81identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.86 GHz
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:2.5 GT/s
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4.8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:BGA 1288
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Socket 988
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 8172T-47U4G50N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:18 W
    • A52JC-EX179V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:35 W

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Comparison of 8172T-47U4G50N, A52JC-EX179V
162 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-470UMi5-450M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1018
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS Premium
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Keyboard key pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 cm
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrend Micro Internet Security 2010
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 ASUSDVD 6-in-1
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002649022
Processor codeDiffersSLBXPSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.35 kg2.62 kg
WidthKnown for one285 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one206.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one2.02 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.91 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 x 255 x 345 mm
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack

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