Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M vs Dell Latitude 5420

118specifications compared
32differ
86identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:i5-2467M
- Latitude 5420:i5-2520M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2.3 GHz
- Latitude 5420:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1.6 GHz
- Latitude 5420:2.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:L3
- Latitude 5420:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:BGA 1023
- Latitude 5420:Socket 988
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:17 W
- Latitude 5420:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:16
- Latitude 5420:25
Internal memory
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:8 GB
- Latitude 5420:4 GB

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Comparison of 8481TG-2468G32nkk, Latitude 5420
149 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2468G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M Model 8481TG-2468G32nkk View product	B Dell Latitude 5420 View product
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2467M	i5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	25
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel UM67 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	56858	52229
Processor codeDiffers	SR0D6	SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	9 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightKnown for one	1.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	328.7 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	239.9 mm	240 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.8 cm	2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.23 cm	3.25 cm
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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