Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U

116specifications compared
44differ
72identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:35.6 cm (14")
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:HD
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Full HD
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:i3-2357M
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:1.3 GHz
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M:L3
- Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Smart Cache

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Comparison of 8481-32352G32ncc, UX31A-R4011X
177 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481-32352G32ncc Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Model 8481-32352G32ncc View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Model UX31A-R4011X View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2357M	i5-3317U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	0	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type III	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel UM67 Express	Intel HM76 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65707
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	31.0 x 24.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.79 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	329 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	240 mm	223 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.8 cm	3 mm
Height (rear)Differs	2.23 cm	1.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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