Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN vs Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks

102specifications compared
53differ
49identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN has 20 cd/m² more display brightness than the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks (220 cd/m² vs 200 cd/m²). The Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks has 0.26 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN (2.26 GHz vs 2 GHz). Only the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks has SmartCard slot. Only the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks has Intel Clear Video Technology.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:1680 x 945 pixels
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:1366 x 768 pixels
Display brightness
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:220 cd/m²
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:200 cd/m²
Processor family
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:Intel Pentium Mobile
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:T4200
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:i3-350M
Processor threads
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:2
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:2 GHz
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN:1 MB
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks:3 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN, Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks
147 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G25MN View product	B Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-354G50nks View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 945 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	220 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for one	WSXGA+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T4200	i3-350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce Go 9300M GS	AMD Radeon HD 5470
Discrete graphics card memory	0.512 GB	0.512 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	2.303 GB	3.579 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	No	No
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
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 slotDiffers	No	Yes
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, MyWinLocker, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Oberon GameZone, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Silverlight,
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37251	43529
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJN	SLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	440.5 mm	324 mm
DepthDiffers	298.5 mm	235 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.02 cm	2.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.42 cm	2.89 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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