Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n vs Lenovo ThinkPad X201

116specifications compared
38differ
78identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:33.8 cm (13.3")
- ThinkPad X201:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad X201:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:16:9
- ThinkPad X201:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkPad X201:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkPad X201:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:i3-330M
- ThinkPad X201:i5-540M
Processor frequency
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:2.13 GHz
- ThinkPad X201:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n:BGA 1288
- ThinkPad X201:BGA 956

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Comparison of Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n, ThinkPad X201
136 specifications	A Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T-334G50n View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X201 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330M	i5-540M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	19
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.07 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Microsoft Si	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47663	43544
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBNF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	1.44 kg
WidthDiffers	324 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	235 mm	210 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.2 cm	2.07 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.89 cm	3.53 cm
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.92
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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