Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki vs Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks

143specifications compared
25differ
118identical
3known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks has 1.47 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki (2.8 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks has 1.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki (2.53 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki (35 W vs 18 W). Display diagonal: 29.5 cm (11.6") on the Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki, 33.8 cm (13.3") on the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i3 on the Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki, Intel® Core™ i5 on the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks.

Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:i3-380UM
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:i5-460M
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:1.33 GHz
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:1.33 GHz
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:2.53 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:18 W
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki:10
- Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks:19

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Comparison of Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki, Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks
146 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-38U4G50nki View product	B Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5464G64nks View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380UM	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	2.53 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 socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °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	10	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel HD	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
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 base frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A 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
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 slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50028	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBSL	SLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	63 Wh	66.6 Wh
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	30 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	22 mm
DepthDiffers	204 mm	235 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.57 cm	2.89 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	2.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	324 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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