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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop vs ASUS F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 96identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:i5-2557M
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:i3-2328M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:PGA988
  • Processor operating modes
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:64-bit
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481T-52554G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2557M Laptop:17 W
    • F55C-SX159H Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2328M Laptop:35 W

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Comparison of 8481T-52554G38tcc, F55C-SX159H
180 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2557Mi3-2328M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023PGA988
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1722
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers384 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5462070927
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0TC
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.79 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers328.7 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers239.9 mm253 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.62 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.19 cm
HeightKnown for one22.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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