Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5538G-514G50MN vs Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT

31specifications compared
14differ
17identical
102known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:25.6 cm (10.1")
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:1.6 GHz
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:1.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:1 MB
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:L2
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:Smart Cache
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:667 MHz
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:800 MHz
Memory clock speed
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:667 MHz
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:1066 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:4 GB
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:8 GB
Wireless technology
- Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:802.11 b/g/n
- Aspire Timeline 1820PT:IEEE 802.11b/g/n

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Comparison of Aspire 5538G-514G50MN, Aspire Timeline 1820PT
133 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5538G-514G50MN View product	B Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Convertible (Swivel)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SU7300
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GS45 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Arcade Deluxe -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer GameZone -Acer Game Console -Acer Backup Manager -Acer eRecovery Management -Adobe Reader -Adobe Flash Player -Google Toolbar -Google Desktop -NTI Media Maker	Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Acer GridVista, Acer Backup Manager, Acer GameZone, Acer Game Console, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, Google Setup, CyberLink PowerDVD, My WinLocker, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials Wave 3, Orion
Trial softwareKnown for one	-CyberLink PowerDirector -McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42791
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGYV
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	8 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.72 kg
WidthKnown for one	380 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	259 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.64 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.08 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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