Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop vs MSI Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 81identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:i3-2357M
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:1.3 GHz
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:L3
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:17 W
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • TravelMate X 8481T-2353G32nkk Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2357M Laptop:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
    • Megabook CX640-438FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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168 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2357Mi5-2410M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52224
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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
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 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one22 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag 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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