Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 40identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:AMD
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:AMD Phenom II
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:N930
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:i3-380UM
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:2 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:1.33 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:0.512 MB
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:L2
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks:6 GB
    • TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n:4 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5553G-N956G75Mnks, TravelMate TimelineX 8172-38U4G64n
135 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness200 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Phenom IIIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN930i3-380UM
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.33 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs3 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650Intel® GMA 4500M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office Ready (SP 2), Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, Instant View, Corel WinDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype, Wind
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50028
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBSL
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.55 cm2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.41 cm2.91 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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