Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 89identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:35.6 cm (14")
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:i3-2357M
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1.3 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:L3
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:17 W
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:35 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8573-52454G12Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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172 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2357Mi5-2450M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IIINo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53452
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.79 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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