Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM

130specifications compared
27differ
103identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:33.8 cm (13.3")
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:i3-380UM
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1.33 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:BGA 1288
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35 W
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:18 W
Tjunction
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:19
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:10
Internal memory
- Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4 GB
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:2 GB

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Comparison of AS3820T-6480, TM8172T-7818
160 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model AS3820T-6480 View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM Model TM8172T-7818 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i3-380UM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.33 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °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	19	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.33 GHz
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs	0	1
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	250 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
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 memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	500 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
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
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	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 Switching	No	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 Technology	No	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)	No	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 Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	50028
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBSL
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	66.6 Wh	5600 mAh
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	1.34 kg
WidthDiffers	324 mm	284.9 mm
DepthDiffers	234 mm	206.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.89 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.2 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	78 x 390 x 325 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS ACPIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC

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