Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX vs Samsung RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

131specifications compared
31differ
100identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate TimelineX:Black
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX:35.6 cm (14")
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX:i5-2467M
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX:2.3 GHz
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX:1.6 GHz
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX:L3
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Smart Cache
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate TimelineX:17 W
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35 W
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate TimelineX:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of 8481G-2464G32ikk, RV520-S05
162 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX Model 8481G-2464G32ikk View product	B Samsung RV RV520-S05 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M Model RV520-S05 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2467M	i5-2410M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.3 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 lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Update Plus Easy Display Manager Easy Battery Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Samsung Support Centre
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
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 Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
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)Differs	Yes	No
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)	No	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™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	56858	52224
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0D6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	3000 mAh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	60 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	329 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	240 mm	256.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.49 cm
HeightKnown for one	22.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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