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

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  • 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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-2677Mi7-2620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1827
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers384 GB120 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityDiffers64 GB120 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Keyboard1 differ
Full-size keyboardDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461752231
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR041
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.85 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm321 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm228 mm
HeightDiffers22.3 mm29.2 mm
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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