Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX vs Dell Latitude 5420

118specifications compared
26differ
92identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Latitude 5420:35.6 cm (14")
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX:i5-2430M
- Latitude 5420:i5-2520M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX:3 GHz
- Latitude 5420:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX:2.4 GHz
- Latitude 5420:2.5 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TimelineX:24
- Latitude 5420:25
Discrete graphics card
- TravelMate TimelineX:Yes
- Latitude 5420:No
Discrete graphics card model
- TravelMate TimelineX:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
- Latitude 5420:Not available
Graphics card family
- TravelMate TimelineX:NVIDIA
- Latitude 5420:Intel

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Comparison of 8573G-2434G50Mnkk, Latitude 5420
149 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX Model 8573G-2434G50Mnkk View product	B Dell Latitude 5420 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
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
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i5-2520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	25
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	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
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	Not available
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1300 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
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	53450	52229
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 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	2.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	240 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.54 cm	2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.1 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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