Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop vs MSI Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 75identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:HD
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:HD+
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:i3-2357M
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:1.3 GHz
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:5 GT/s
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:L3
    • Classic CR720-420FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of 8481T-2353G32nkk, CR720-420FR
166 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-2357Mi3-380M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePGA988
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel UM67 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50178
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm267.5 mm
HeightKnown for one22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.37 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one120-230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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