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Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N vs HP ProBook 6550b + U4386A

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 75identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:Black
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:Intel® Pentium®
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:U5400
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:2
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:1.2 GHz
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:2.5 GT/s
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:4.8 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N:BGA 1288
    • ProBook 6550b + U4386A:Socket 988

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Comparison of Aspire TimelineX 1830TZ-U543G32 N, ProBook 6550b + U4386A
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersU5400i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium U5000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs918
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.125 GB0.512 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz766 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHP Premier Sound
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GS45 ExpressIntel® HM57 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer eRecovery Management - Acer GameZone - Acer Game Console - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player 10 - Google Toolbar - Google Desktop - Google Setup - eSobi - CyberLink PowerDirector próbaverzió - My WinLocker - Microsoft Windows Live Essentials - Orion - AcerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4915649022
Processor codeDiffersSLBUHSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one63 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs8 h6.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one30 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg2.51 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm371.4 mm
DepthDiffers204 mm248 mm
Height (front)Differs2.57 cm3.48 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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