Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M

132specifications compared
49differ
83identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:5 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:BGA 1288
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Socket 988
Processor codename
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Arrandale
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Sandy Bridge
Stepping
- Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:K0
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:J1

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Comparison of AS5820T-6401, TM8573T-6853
167 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX AS5820T-6401 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M Model AS5820T-6401 View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Model TM8573T-6853 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-480M	i5-2520M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	Intel HDA
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 quantity	1	1
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
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareDiffers	Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials	Microsoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52952	52229
Processor codeDiffers	SLC26	SR048
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	66.6 Wh	6000 mAh
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	110 - 220 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, User	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WEEE
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.42 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	254 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 cm (10")
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 cm (1.22")
Height (front)Known for one	2.38 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.14 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	82 x 461 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.03 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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