Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Lenovo L520 + Kit

129specifications compared
21differ
108identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
- L520 + Kit:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- L520 + Kit:i5-2410M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 GHz
- L520 + Kit:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- L520 + Kit:2.3 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
- L520 + Kit:BGA 1023
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- L520 + Kit:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:24
- L520 + Kit:23
Memory clock speed
- TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1066 MHz
- L520 + Kit:1333 MHz

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Comparison of 8573T-2434G32Mikk, L520 + Kit
165 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573T-2434G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model 8573T-2434G32Mikk View product	B Lenovo L520 + Kit View product
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	23
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	52224
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
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
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	382 mm	379.9 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	246.8 mm
HeightKnown for one	31 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 cm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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