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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 68differ
  • 65identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:Black
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:HD
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:U5400
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:i7-3517U
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:2
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172Z-U542G32nkk Intel® Pentium® U5400 Laptop:1.2 GHz
    • Zenbook UX32VD-R4002H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3517U Laptop:1.9 GHz

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188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersU5400i7-3517U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium U5000 Series for MobileIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W17 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs919
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB524 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x166
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANWLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini VGA ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4915665714
Processor codeDiffersSLBUHSR0N6
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 2831.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6520 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 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 voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.35 kg1.45 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers206.3 mm223 mm
Height (front)Differs2.02 cm5.5 mm
Height (rear)Differs2.91 cm1.8 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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