Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop vs Acer AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb

153specifications compared
33differ
120identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:Black
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:Blue
Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:i7-2677M
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:i7-2620M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:2.9 GHz
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:1.8 GHz
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:2.7 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:L3
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:Smart Cache
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:17 W
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:35 W
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of 8481TG-2678G38nkk, AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb
164 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-2678G38nkk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M Laptop Model 8481TG-2678G38nkk View product	B Acer AS3830TG - 2628G12nbb View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2677M	i7-2620M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 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 i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 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	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	27
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	384 GB	120 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityDiffers	64 GB	120 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Graphics card family	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
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	1200 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
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 portDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	No	Yes
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Full-size keyboardDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
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	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	54617	52231
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR041
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)	9 h	9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerDiffers	Yes	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	1.85 kg
WidthDiffers	329 mm	321 mm
DepthDiffers	240 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	22.3 mm	29.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
3D	No	No
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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