Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM vs Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

134specifications compared
24differ
110identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.86 GHz
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Smart Cache
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:18 W
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:10
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
Internal memory
- Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:3 GB
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4 GB

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Comparison of AS1830T-473G32n, AS3820T-484G50nks
153 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS1830T-473G32n Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Model AS1830T-473G32n View product	B Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-484G50nks Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model AS3820T-484G50nks View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-470UM	i5-480M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.86 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA 4500
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	WI-Fi	WI-Fi
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50026	52952
Processor codeDiffers	SLBXP	SLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	5800 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	324 mm
DepthDiffers	204 mm	235 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.57 cm	2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.8 cm	2.89 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirements	100 - 240V	100 - 240V
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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