Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM vs MSI Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

125specifications compared
33differ
92identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:i3-380UM
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1.33 GHz
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:BGA 1288
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:18 W
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35 W
Tjunction
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:105 °C
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:10
- Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:19

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Comparison of AS1830T-38U3G32nki, CX720-215NE
158 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS1830T-38U3G32nki Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Model AS1830T-38U3G32nki View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-215NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CX720-215NE View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380UM	i3-380M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	1.33 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	PGA988
SteppingKnown for one	K0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	19
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	WI-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50028	50178
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBSL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	5800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	204 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.57 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.8 cm	3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black

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