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Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M vs Lenovo T420s Win8 CH

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 92identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T420s Win8 CH:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:HD
    • T420s Win8 CH:HD+
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420s Win8 CH:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • T420s Win8 CH:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:i5-2467M
    • T420s Win8 CH:i7-2640M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2.3 GHz
    • T420s Win8 CH:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1.6 GHz
    • T420s Win8 CH:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG-52464G38tcc Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:3 MB
    • T420s Win8 CH:4 MB

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Comparison of 8481TG-52464G38tcc, T420s Win8 CH
181 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2467Mi7-2640M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1628
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1023Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers384 GB160 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
SSD capacityDiffers64 GB160 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.125 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82579LM
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM67 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5685853464
Processor codeDiffersSR0D6SR03R
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh44 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs9 h4.7 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.75 kg
WidthDiffers239 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm231 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 cm
HeightKnown for one22.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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